xương quai xanh
noun
Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ kwaːj˧˧ sajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [sɨəŋ˧˧ kwaːj˧˧ sɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ waːj˧˧ san˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xương quai xanh means collarbone.
Meanings of xương quai xanh in English
Noun
- collarbone ≈ xương đòn
Etymology
xương (“bone”) + quai (“handle, strap”) + xanh (“wok”), referring specifically to the two-handled wok, with the simile between the two handles and the two collarbones.
Frequently asked questions
What does xương quai xanh mean in English?
xương quai xanh (noun) means "collarbone".
How do you pronounce xương quai xanh?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ kwaːj˧˧ sajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ waːj˧˧ san˧˧]. Tones: xương — level tone (ngang), quai — level tone (ngang), xanh — level tone (ngang).