xe ba gác
noun
Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧ ɣaːk̚˧˦]Huế [sɛ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧ ɣaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [sɛ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧ ɣaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc xe ba gác
Meanings of xe ba gác in English
Noun
- Commonly refer to a type of three-wheeled motorbike wagon or cart used for deliveries in Vietnam. It can also be referred to a four-wheeled mini truck.
Example sentences with xe ba gác
- Xe ba gác bị cấm tại một vài thành phố ở Việt Nam. Tricycles are banned in some cities in Vietnam.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
xe + ba gác.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce xe ba gác?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧ ɣaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [sɛ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧ ɣaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: xe — level tone (ngang), ba — level tone (ngang), gác — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with xe ba gác?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc xe ba gác" (one xe ba gác).