máy khoan
noun
Hanoi [maj˧˦ xwaːn˧˧]Huế [maj˨˩˦ kʰwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ kʰwaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
máy khoan means drill.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái máy khoan (one drill)
Meanings of máy khoan in English
Noun
- drill (tool)
Etymology
máy (“machine”) + khoan (“to drill”).
Frequently asked questions
What does máy khoan mean in English?
máy khoan (noun) means "drill".
How do you pronounce máy khoan?
IPA: Hanoi [maj˧˦ xwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ kʰwaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: máy — rising tone (sắc), khoan — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with máy khoan?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái máy khoan" (one drill).