faek

Zhuang

Pronunciation

• (Standard Zhuang) IPA^(key): /fak˥/
• Tone numbers: faek⁷
• Hyphenation: faek

Etymology 1

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Noun

faek (1957–1982 spelling fək)

1. pod; ear
2. sheath (usually wooden)

   Synonym: (dialectal) gaep

Derived terms

• faekcax
• faekcungq
• faeksaenq

 

Classifier

faek (Sawndip forms 𰶛 or 𮙓 or ⿰豆伏, 1957–1982 spelling fək)

1. pod of; ear of

Etymology 2

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

Verb

faek (1957–1982 spelling fək)

1. to teach; to train (a young animal to plough)

   Synonyms: (dialectal) gyauq, (dialectal) son, (dialectal) gauq, (dialectal) vaek