quán cóc
noun
Hanoi [kwaːn˧˦ kawk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [kwaːŋ˦˧˥ kawk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [waːŋ˦˥ kawk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái quán cóc
Meanings of quán cóc in English
Noun
- colloquial street shop that serves quick foods or drinks, usually set up on the sidewalk
Etymology
quán (“shop (for foods and drinks)”) + cóc (“toad”), so called because of the way people squat to sit at these types of shop.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce quán cóc?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaːn˧˦ kawk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [waːŋ˦˥ kawk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: quán — rising tone (sắc), cóc — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with quán cóc?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái quán cóc" (one quán cóc).