xe gắn máy
noun
Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ ɣan˧˦ maj˧˦]Huế [sɛ˧˧ ɣaŋ˦˧˥ maj˨˩˦]Saigon [sɛ˧˧ ɣaŋ˦˥ ma(ː)j˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xe gắn máy means a motorcycle.
Meanings of xe gắn máy in English
Noun
- a motorcycle, scooter or moped of maximum speed equal to or lower than 50 km/h, or of a cylinder capacity equal to or lower than 50 cc, that does not require a driver's license to be legally used
Example sentences with xe gắn máy
- Xe gắn máy của tôi ngốn rất nhiều xăng. My motorbike uses up a lot of gas.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
xe (“wheeled vehicle”) + gắn (“to attach”) + máy (“engine”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xe gắn máy mean in English?
xe gắn máy (noun) means "a motorcycle".
How do you pronounce xe gắn máy?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ ɣan˧˦ maj˧˦]; Saigon [sɛ˧˧ ɣaŋ˦˥ ma(ː)j˦˥]. Tones: xe — level tone (ngang), gắn — rising tone (sắc), máy — rising tone (sắc).