khăn mỏ quạ
noun
Hanoi [xan˧˧ mɔ˧˩ kwaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰaŋ˧˧ mɔ˧˨ kwaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰaŋ˧˧ mɔ˨˩˦ waː˨˩˨] browser voice
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Meanings of khăn mỏ quạ in English
Noun
- kind of traditional Vietnamese square scarf worn by women
Etymology
khăn (“scarf”) + mỏ (“beak”) + quạ (“crow”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce khăn mỏ quạ?
IPA: Hanoi [xan˧˧ mɔ˧˩ kwaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰaŋ˧˧ mɔ˨˩˦ waː˨˩˨]. Tones: khăn — level tone (ngang), mỏ — dipping tone (hỏi), quạ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with khăn mỏ quạ?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái khăn mỏ quạ" (one khăn mỏ quạ).