khạp

noun Sino-Vietnamese

Hanoi [xaːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰaːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰaːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice

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khạpheavynặng

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khạp means large; broad-mouthed jar with lid.

Chinese characters: 榼 Classifier: cái, chiếc — e.g. một cái khạp (one large)

Meanings of khạp in English

Noun

large, broad-mouthed jar with lid ≈ chum kiệu lu

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 榼 (“wine vessel”).

Frequently asked questions

What does khạp mean in English?

khạp (noun) means "large; broad-mouthed jar with lid".

How do you pronounce khạp?

IPA: Hanoi [xaːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰaːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khạp — heavy tone (nặng).

Is khạp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. khạp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 榼.

What classifier is used with khạp?

Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái khạp" (one large).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.