hwj

See also: ḥwj and ḫwj

White Hmong

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /hɨ˥˧/

Noun

hwj

bottle; flask
kettle

Derived terms

hwj kais (“tea kettle, teapot”)

References

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

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