xíu mại
noun
Hanoi [siw˧˦ maːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [siw˨˩˦ maːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [siw˦˥ maːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xíu mại means shumai.
Meanings of xíu mại in English
Noun
- shumai
Noun
- steamed meatball
Etymology
From Cantonese 燒賣 /烧卖 (siu¹ maai⁶, SV: thiêu mại).
Frequently asked questions
What does xíu mại mean in English?
xíu mại (noun) means "shumai".
How do you pronounce xíu mại?
IPA: Hanoi [siw˧˦ maːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [siw˦˥ maːj˨˩˨]. Tones: xíu — rising tone (sắc), mại — heavy tone (nặng).