khăn piêu
noun
Hanoi [xan˧˧ piəw˧˧]Huế [kʰaŋ˧˧ piw˧˧]Saigon [kʰaŋ˧˧ piw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of khăn piêu in English
Noun
- kind of headdress traditionally worn by Tai women
Etymology
khăn (“turban”) + piêu. The second element is an unadapted borrowing from Tày.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce khăn piêu?
IPA: Hanoi [xan˧˧ piəw˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaŋ˧˧ piw˧˧]. Tones: khăn — level tone (ngang), piêu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with khăn piêu?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái khăn piêu" (one khăn piêu).