xe hai bánh
noun
Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ haːj˧˧ ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [sɛ˧˧ haːj˧˧ ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [sɛ˧˧ haːj˧˧ ʔɓan˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of xe hai bánh in English
Noun
- a two-wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle, as opposed to a three-wheeled one such as a rickshaw or a four-wheeled one such as a car or a truck, that is allowed on certain roads or to run certain red lights
Etymology
xe (“vehicle”) + hai (“two”) + bánh (“wheel”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce xe hai bánh?
IPA: Hanoi [sɛ˧˧ haːj˧˧ ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [sɛ˧˧ haːj˧˧ ʔɓan˦˥]. Tones: xe — level tone (ngang), hai — level tone (ngang), bánh — rising tone (sắc).