tàu chợ
noun
Hanoi [taw˨˩ t͡ɕəː˧˨ʔ]Huế [taw˦˩ t͡ɕəː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ cəː˨˩˨] browser voice
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Meanings of tàu chợ in English
Noun
- a vehicle or craft that makes frequent stops to load and unload its contents
- naval logistics a cargo ship that rents cargo space out to multiple parties
Etymology
tàu (“艚, craft”) + chợ (“market”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce tàu chợ?
IPA: Hanoi [taw˨˩ t͡ɕəː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ cəː˨˩˨]. Tones: tàu — falling tone (huyền), chợ — heavy tone (nặng).