lốc xoáy
noun
Hanoi [ləwk͡p̚˧˦ swaj˧˦]Huế [ləwk͡p̚˦˧˥ swaj˨˩˦]Saigon [ləwk͡p̚˦˥ s⁽ʷ⁾aj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lốc xoáy means tornado.
Classifier: cơn — e.g. một cơn lốc xoáy (one tornado)
Meanings of lốc xoáy in English
Noun
- tornado
Etymology
lốc (“vortex”) + xoáy (“to swirl, to whirl”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lốc xoáy mean in English?
lốc xoáy (noun) means "tornado".
How do you pronounce lốc xoáy?
IPA: Hanoi [ləwk͡p̚˧˦ swaj˧˦]; Saigon [ləwk͡p̚˦˥ s⁽ʷ⁾aj˦˥]. Tones: lốc — rising tone (sắc), xoáy — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with lốc xoáy?
Common classifiers: cơn — for example "một cơn lốc xoáy" (one tornado).