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máy nổ

noun
Hanoi [maj˧˦ no˧˩]Huế [maj˨˩˦ now˧˨]Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ now˨˩˦] browser voice
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máy nổ means a gas combustion engine.

Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái máy nổ (one gas combustion engine)

Meanings of máy nổ in English

Noun

  1. a gas combustion engine; an engine that generates energy by igniting an explosive gas mixture (e.g. gasoline, alcohol vapor, etc.) mixed with air

Etymology

máy + nổ.

Frequently asked questions

What does máy nổ mean in English?

máy nổ (noun) means "a gas combustion engine".

How do you pronounce máy nổ?

IPA: Hanoi [maj˧˦ no˧˩]; Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ now˨˩˦]. Tones: máy — rising tone (sắc), nổ — dipping tone (hỏi).

What classifier is used with máy nổ?

Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái máy nổ" (one a gas combustion engine).

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.