xe cút kít
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xe cút kít means a wheelbarrow.
Meanings of xe cút kít in English
Noun
- a wheelbarrow ≈ xe rùa
Etymology
xe (“wheeled vehicle”) + cút kít, the second element is an onomatopoeia derived from the noise the wheel makes.
Frequently asked questions
What does xe cút kít mean in English?
xe cút kít (noun) means "a wheelbarrow".
How do you pronounce xe cút kít?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ kut̚˧˦ kit̚˧˦]; Saigon [sɛ˧˧ kʊk͡p̚˦˥ kɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: xe — level tone (ngang), cút — rising tone (sắc), kít — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with xe cút kít?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái xe cút kít" (one a wheelbarrow).