máy quay

noun

Hanoi [maj˧˦ kwaj˧˧]Huế [maj˨˩˦ kwaj˧˧]Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ waj˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

máyrisingsắc quaylevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

máy quay means camera for filming or surveillance.

Classifier: cái, chiếc — e.g. một cái máy quay (one camera for filming or surveillance)

Meanings of máy quay in English

Noun

camera for filming or surveillance

Example sentences with máy quay

Tom không mang theo máy quay. Tom didn't bring a camera.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

máy (“machine”) + quay (“to film”).

Frequently asked questions

What does máy quay mean in English?

máy quay (noun) means "camera for filming or surveillance".

How do you pronounce máy quay?

IPA: Hanoi [maj˧˦ kwaj˧˧]; Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ waj˧˧]. Tones: máy — rising tone (sắc), quay — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with máy quay?

Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái máy quay" (one camera for filming or surveillance).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). 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.