tàu hủ ki
noun
Hanoi [taw˨˩ hu˧˩ ki˧˧]Huế [taw˦˩ hʊw˧˨ kɪj˧˧]Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ hʊw˨˩˦ kɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàu hủ ki means tofu skin.
Meanings of tàu hủ ki in English
Noun
- tofu skin
Etymology
From Teochew 豆腐支 (dao⁷ hu⁷ gi¹).
Frequently asked questions
What does tàu hủ ki mean in English?
tàu hủ ki (noun) means "tofu skin".
How do you pronounce tàu hủ ki?
IPA: Hanoi [taw˨˩ hu˧˩ ki˧˧]; Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ hʊw˨˩˦ kɪj˧˧]. Tones: tàu — falling tone (huyền), hủ — dipping tone (hỏi), ki — level tone (ngang).