quày quả
verbadverb
Hanoi [kwaj˨˩ kwaː˧˩]Huế [kwaj˦˩ kwaː˧˨]Saigon [waj˨˩ waː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of quày quả in English
Verb
- to turn around and leave with an attitude as if one has better things to do
Adverb
- in a hurrying and immediate manner, or as if one is busy, so as to leave
Etymology
From quày (“turn, return”), compare quay (“turn, revolve”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce quày quả?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaj˨˩ kwaː˧˩]; Saigon [waj˨˩ waː˨˩˦]. Tones: quày — falling tone (huyền), quả — dipping tone (hỏi).