lò cao
noun
Hanoi [lɔ˨˩ kaːw˧˧]Huế [lɔ˦˩ kaːw˧˧]Saigon [lɔ˨˩ kaːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lò cao means blast furnace.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái lò cao (one blast furnace)
Meanings of lò cao in English
Noun
- blast furnace
Etymology
Compound of lò (“furnace”) + cao (“tall”). Probably calque of French haut fourneau.
Frequently asked questions
What does lò cao mean in English?
lò cao (noun) means "blast furnace".
How do you pronounce lò cao?
IPA: Hanoi [lɔ˨˩ kaːw˧˧]; Saigon [lɔ˨˩ kaːw˧˧]. Tones: lò — falling tone (huyền), cao — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with lò cao?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái lò cao" (one blast furnace).