tay lái
noun
Hanoi [taj˧˧ laːj˧˦]Huế [taj˧˧ laːj˨˩˦]Saigon [ta(ː)j˧˧ laːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tay lái means handlebar; steering wheel.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái tay lái (one handlebar)
Meanings of tay lái in English
Noun
- handlebar
- steering wheel ≈ vô-lăng
Etymology
tay (“hand”) + lái (“to ride, drive, etc.”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tay lái mean in English?
tay lái (noun) means "handlebar; steering wheel".
How do you pronounce tay lái?
IPA: Hanoi [taj˧˧ laːj˧˦]; Saigon [ta(ː)j˧˧ laːj˦˥]. Tones: tay — level tone (ngang), lái — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with tay lái?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái tay lái" (one handlebar).