ốc bươu
noun
Hanoi [ʔəwk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɓiəw˧˧]Huế [ʔəwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ʔɓɨəw˧˧]Saigon [ʔəwk͡p̚˦˥ ʔɓɨəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ốc bươu means medium-sized edible snail.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ốc bươu (one medium-sized edible snail)
Meanings of ốc bươu in English
Noun
- medium-sized edible snail
Etymology
ốc + bươu.
Frequently asked questions
What does ốc bươu mean in English?
ốc bươu (noun) means "medium-sized edible snail".
How do you pronounce ốc bươu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəwk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɓiəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔəwk͡p̚˦˥ ʔɓɨəw˧˧]. Tones: ốc — rising tone (sắc), bươu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ốc bươu?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ốc bươu" (one medium-sized edible snail).