thịt kho tàu
noun
Hanoi [tʰit̚˧˨ʔ xɔ˧˧ taw˨˩]Huế [tʰit̚˨˩ʔ kʰɔ˧˧ taw˦˩]Saigon [tʰɨt̚˨˩˨ kʰɔ˧˧ ta(ː)w˨˩] browser voice
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Meanings of thịt kho tàu in English
Noun
- a dish of braised pork and eggs
Etymology
thịt (“meat”) + kho (“to braise”) + tàu (“Chinese”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce thịt kho tàu?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰit̚˧˨ʔ xɔ˧˧ taw˨˩]; Saigon [tʰɨt̚˨˩˨ kʰɔ˧˧ ta(ː)w˨˩]. Tones: thịt — heavy tone (nặng), kho — level tone (ngang), tàu — falling tone (huyền).