lưỡi gà
noun
Hanoi [lɨəj˦ˀ˥ ɣaː˨˩]Huế [lɨj˧˨ ɣaː˦˩]Saigon [lɨj˨˩˦ ɣaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưỡi gà means uvula; a reed.
Meanings of lưỡi gà in English
Noun
- uvula
- a reed ≈ dăm
Etymology
lưỡi (“tongue”) + gà (“chicken”). Compare Thai ลิ้นไก่ (lín-gài, “uvula”), which is also literally "chicken's tongue".
Frequently asked questions
What does lưỡi gà mean in English?
lưỡi gà (noun) means "uvula; a reed".
How do you pronounce lưỡi gà?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəj˦ˀ˥ ɣaː˨˩]; Saigon [lɨj˨˩˦ ɣaː˨˩]. Tones: lưỡi — creaky rising tone (ngã), gà — falling tone (huyền).