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mái chèo

noun
Hanoi [maːj˧˦ t͡ɕɛw˨˩]Huế [maːj˨˩˦ t͡ɕɛw˦˩]Saigon [maːj˦˥ cɛw˨˩] browser voice
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mái chèo means an oar or a paddle.

Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái mái chèo (one oar or a paddle)

Meanings of mái chèo in English

Noun

  1. an oar or a paddle ≈ chèo

Frequently asked questions

What does mái chèo mean in English?

mái chèo (noun) means "an oar or a paddle".

How do you pronounce mái chèo?

IPA: Hanoi [maːj˧˦ t͡ɕɛw˨˩]; Saigon [maːj˦˥ cɛw˨˩]. Tones: mái — rising tone (sắc), chèo — falling tone (huyền).

What classifier is used with mái chèo?

Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái mái chèo" (one an oar or a paddle).

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.