râu quai nón
noun
Hanoi [zəw˧˧ kwaːj˧˧ nɔn˧˦]Huế [ʐəw˧˧ kwaːj˧˧ nɔŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ɹəw˧˧ waːj˧˧ nɔŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: bộ — e.g. một bộ râu quai nón
Meanings of râu quai nón in English
Noun
- a man's beard that connects with his sideburns, in a similar way in which an Asian conical hat strap hugs the wearer's face
Etymology
râu (“beard”) + quai (“strap”) + nón (“Asian conical hat”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce râu quai nón?
IPA: Hanoi [zəw˧˧ kwaːj˧˧ nɔn˧˦]; Saigon [ɹəw˧˧ waːj˧˧ nɔŋ˦˥]. Tones: râu — level tone (ngang), quai — level tone (ngang), nón — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with râu quai nón?
Common classifiers: bộ — for example "một bộ râu quai nón" (one râu quai nón).