xén tóc
noun
Hanoi [sɛn˧˦ tawk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [sɛŋ˦˧˥ tawk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [sɛŋ˦˥ tawk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xén tóc means longhorn beetle.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con xén tóc (one longhorn beetle)
Meanings of xén tóc in English
Noun
- longhorn beetle
Etymology
xén (“to prune, to trim”) + tóc (“headhair”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xén tóc mean in English?
xén tóc (noun) means "longhorn beetle".
How do you pronounce xén tóc?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛn˧˦ tawk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [sɛŋ˦˥ tawk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: xén — rising tone (sắc), tóc — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with xén tóc?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con xén tóc" (one longhorn beetle).