hwj

See also: ḥwj and ḫwj

White Hmong

Etymology

From Mandarin 壶 (hú) ("pot" or"kettle").

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hɨ˥˧/

Noun

hwj

1. bottle; flask
2. kettle

Derived terms

• hwj kais (“tea kettle, teapot”)

References

• Ernest E. Heimbach, White Hmong - English Dictionary (1979, SEAP Publications)