lưỡi hái
noun
Hanoi [lɨəj˦ˀ˥ haːj˧˦]Huế [lɨj˧˨ haːj˨˩˦]Saigon [lɨj˨˩˦ haːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưỡi hái means a scythe.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái lưỡi hái (one scythe)
Meanings of lưỡi hái in English
Noun
- a scythe
- lưỡi hái thần chết/tử thầnthe Grim Reaper's scythe
Etymology
lưỡi (“blade; cutting edge”) + hái (“to pluck to harvest”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lưỡi hái mean in English?
lưỡi hái (noun) means "a scythe".
How do you pronounce lưỡi hái?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəj˦ˀ˥ haːj˧˦]; Saigon [lɨj˨˩˦ haːj˦˥]. Tones: lưỡi — creaky rising tone (ngã), hái — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with lưỡi hái?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái lưỡi hái" (one a scythe).