răng khôn

noun

Hanoi [zaŋ˧˧ xon˧˧]Huế [ʐaŋ˧˧ kʰoŋ˧˧]Saigon [ɹaŋ˧˧ kʰoŋ˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

rănglevelngang khônlevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

răng khôn means wisdom tooth.

Classifier: cái, chiếc — e.g. một cái răng khôn (one wisdom tooth)

Meanings of răng khôn in English

Noun

wisdom tooth

Example sentences with răng khôn

Có cần nhổ răng khôn không? Do wisdom teeth need to be removed?

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

răng (“tooth”) + khôn (“clever; smart”).

Frequently asked questions

What does răng khôn mean in English?

răng khôn (noun) means "wisdom tooth".

How do you pronounce răng khôn?

IPA: Hanoi [zaŋ˧˧ xon˧˧]; Saigon [ɹaŋ˧˧ kʰoŋ˧˧]. Tones: răng — level tone (ngang), khôn — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with răng khôn?

Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái răng khôn" (one wisdom tooth).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.