ô mai
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ maːj˧˧]Huế [ʔow˧˧ maːj˧˧]Saigon [ʔow˧˧ maːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ô mai means salted Chinese plum; smoked plum.
Chinese characters: 烏梅
Meanings of ô mai in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam salted Chinese plum; smoked plum ≈ xí muội
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 烏梅.
Frequently asked questions
What does ô mai mean in English?
ô mai (noun) means "salted Chinese plum; smoked plum".
How do you pronounce ô mai?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ maːj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔow˧˧ maːj˧˧]. Tones: ô — level tone (ngang), mai — level tone (ngang).
Is ô mai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ô mai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 烏梅.