sau cánh gà
adverb
Hanoi [saw˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˦ ɣaː˨˩]Huế [ʂaw˧˧ kɛɲ˦˧˥ ɣaː˦˩]Saigon [ʂa(ː)w˧˧ kan˦˥ ɣaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sau cánh gà means behind the scenes; backstage.
Meanings of sau cánh gà in English
Adverb
- figurative behind the scenes
- backstage
Etymology
sau (“behind”) + cánh gà (“chicken wing”)
Frequently asked questions
What does sau cánh gà mean in English?
sau cánh gà (adverb) means "behind the scenes; backstage".
How do you pronounce sau cánh gà?
IPA: Hanoi [saw˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˦ ɣaː˨˩]; Saigon [ʂa(ː)w˧˧ kan˦˥ ɣaː˨˩]. Tones: sau — level tone (ngang), cánh — rising tone (sắc), gà — falling tone (huyền).