mì gõ
noun
Hanoi [mi˨˩ ɣɔ˦ˀ˥]Huế [mɪj˦˩ ɣɔ˧˨]Saigon [mɪj˨˩ ɣɔ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mì gõ means "street noodles" from mobile vendors.
Meanings of mì gõ in English
Noun
- "street noodles" from mobile vendors, usually affordable and widely available in many urban areas
Etymology
mì (“noodle”) + gõ (“to knock”), so named because vendors often make a knocking sound when moving their carts as a way to signal their existence.
Frequently asked questions
What does mì gõ mean in English?
mì gõ (noun) means ""street noodles" from mobile vendors".
How do you pronounce mì gõ?
IPA: Hanoi [mi˨˩ ɣɔ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [mɪj˨˩ ɣɔ˨˩˦]. Tones: mì — falling tone (huyền), gõ — creaky rising tone (ngã).