răng cửa
noun
Hanoi [zaŋ˧˧ kɨə˧˩]Huế [ʐaŋ˧˧ kɨə˧˨]Saigon [ɹaŋ˧˧ kɨə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
răng cửa means an incisor.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái răng cửa (one incisor)
Meanings of răng cửa in English
Noun
- an incisor
Etymology
răng (“tooth”) + cửa (“door”). Compare Chinese 門齒 /门齿 (ménchǐ, literally “gate tooth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does răng cửa mean in English?
răng cửa (noun) means "an incisor".
How do you pronounce răng cửa?
IPA: Hanoi [zaŋ˧˧ kɨə˧˩]; Saigon [ɹaŋ˧˧ kɨə˨˩˦]. Tones: răng — level tone (ngang), cửa — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with răng cửa?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái răng cửa" (one an incisor).