xiên bẩn
noun
Hanoi [siən˧˧ ʔɓən˧˩]Huế [siəŋ˧˧ ʔɓəŋ˧˨]Saigon [siəŋ˧˧ ʔɓəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái xiên bẩn
Meanings of xiên bẩn in English
Noun
- colloquial food skewers sold by street vendor
Etymology
xiên (“skewer”) + bẩn (“dirty”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce xiên bẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [siən˧˧ ʔɓən˧˩]; Saigon [siəŋ˧˧ ʔɓəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: xiên — level tone (ngang), bẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with xiên bẩn?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái xiên bẩn" (one xiên bẩn).