quê cũ
noun
Hanoi [kwe˧˧ ku˦ˀ˥]Huế [kwej˧˧ kʊw˧˨]Saigon [wej˧˧ kʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quê cũ means hometown; birthplace.
Meanings of quê cũ in English
Etymology
quê (“hometown”) + cũ (“old”), calque of Chinese 故鄉 /故乡 (cố hương).
Frequently asked questions
What does quê cũ mean in English?
quê cũ (noun) means "hometown; birthplace".
How do you pronounce quê cũ?
IPA: Hanoi [kwe˧˧ ku˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [wej˧˧ kʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: quê — level tone (ngang), cũ — creaky rising tone (ngã).