txhais

White Hmong

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡sʰai̯˩/

Etymology 1

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Classifier

txhais

1. classifier for arms, hands, and feet

   ib txhais tes ― one hand

2. classifier for things associated with the above

   Kuv txhais khau ntuag lawm. ― My shoe (one) has worn out.

Etymology 2

Verb

txhais

1. to explain, to interpret

   txhais tsis tau ― cannot explain it

Derived terms

• txhais lus

 

Etymology 3

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

txhais

1. (of a trap) to trigger, spring, snap, go off

   Rooj ntxiab txhais raug ib tug nas. ― The trap caught a mouse.

References

• Heimbach, Ernest E. (1979) White Hmong — English Dictionary‎^[1], SEAP Publications, →ISBN, page 389.