xà ích
noun
Hanoi [saː˨˩ ʔïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [saː˦˩ ʔɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [saː˨˩ ʔɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xà ích means coach driver.
Meanings of xà ích in English
Noun
- coach driver
Etymology
From Malay sais (“chauffeur; driver”), from Hindi साईस (sāīs), सईस (saīs, “groom”), from Arabic سَائِس (sāʔis, “stableman; groom”). Compare English sais, syce.
Frequently asked questions
What does xà ích mean in English?
xà ích (noun) means "coach driver".
How do you pronounce xà ích?
IPA: Hanoi [saː˨˩ ʔïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [saː˨˩ ʔɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: xà — falling tone (huyền), ích — rising tone (sắc).