xương chày
noun
Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕaj˨˩]Huế [sɨəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕaj˦˩]Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ ca(ː)j˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xương chày means shinbone; tibia.
Meanings of xương chày in English
Noun
- shinbone; tibia
Etymology
xương (“bone”) + chày (“pestle”), probably due to simile between the shape of the shinbone and the pestle.
Frequently asked questions
What does xương chày mean in English?
xương chày (noun) means "shinbone; tibia".
How do you pronounce xương chày?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕaj˨˩]; Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ ca(ː)j˨˩]. Tones: xương — level tone (ngang), chày — falling tone (huyền).