quan ải
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwaːn˧˧ ʔaːj˧˩]Huế [kwaːŋ˧˧ ʔaːj˧˨]Saigon [waːŋ˧˧ ʔaːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quan ải means mountain pass.
Chinese characters: 關隘
Meanings of quan ải in English
Noun
- literary mountain pass (that is located in a strategic position)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 關隘.
Frequently asked questions
What does quan ải mean in English?
quan ải (noun) means "mountain pass".
How do you pronounce quan ải?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaːn˧˧ ʔaːj˧˩]; Saigon [waːŋ˧˧ ʔaːj˨˩˦]. Tones: quan — level tone (ngang), ải — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is quan ải a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quan ải is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 關隘.