tay vịn
noun
Hanoi [taj˧˧ vin˧˨ʔ]Huế [taj˧˧ vin˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ta(ː)j˧˧ vɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tay vịn means handrail.
Meanings of tay vịn in English
Noun
- handrail
- slang a hostess in a karaoke bar who accompanies customers (sings, pours drinks, allows physical contact; often with suggestive connotations)
Etymology
tay (“hand; arm”) + vịn (“to lean one's hand on”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tay vịn mean in English?
tay vịn (noun) means "handrail".
How do you pronounce tay vịn?
IPA: Hanoi [taj˧˧ vin˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ta(ː)j˧˧ vɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: tay — level tone (ngang), vịn — heavy tone (nặng).