ròng rọc
noun
Hanoi [zawŋ͡m˨˩ zawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʐawŋ͡m˦˩ ʐawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɹawŋ͡m˨˩ ɹawk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ròng rọc means a pulley.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái ròng rọc (one pulley)
Meanings of ròng rọc in English
Noun
- a pulley
Etymology
From earlier rọc rọc, a reduplicated form of *rọc, from Old Chinese 轆 (OC *roːɡ, “pulley”). Cognate with Thai รอก (rɔ̂ɔk), Khmer រ៉ក (rɑɑk), Mon ရံက်. For a similar case of reduplication, compare nòng nọc.
Frequently asked questions
What does ròng rọc mean in English?
ròng rọc (noun) means "a pulley".
How do you pronounce ròng rọc?
IPA: Hanoi [zawŋ͡m˨˩ zawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɹawŋ͡m˨˩ ɹawk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ròng — falling tone (huyền), rọc — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with ròng rọc?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái ròng rọc" (one a pulley).