ong khoái
noun
Hanoi [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ xwaːj˧˦]Huế [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ kʰwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ kʰwaːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ong khoái means giant honey bee.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ong khoái (one giant honey bee)
Meanings of ong khoái in English
Noun
- giant honey bee (Apis dorsata)
Etymology
ong + khoái; the second element is from Proto-Vietic *kweːʔ, borrowed from a Sino-Tibetan language. Cognate with Chut [Rục] kwiː³, Chepang क्वाय्, Drung kua, Manipuri ꯈꯣꯏ (khoʼi) (the latter three inherited from a common ST root). The initial velar shows irregular aspiration.
Frequently asked questions
What does ong khoái mean in English?
ong khoái (noun) means "giant honey bee".
How do you pronounce ong khoái?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ xwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔawŋ͡m˧˧ kʰwaːj˦˥]. Tones: ong — level tone (ngang), khoái — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with ong khoái?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ong khoái" (one giant honey bee).