ống bơ
noun
Hanoi [ʔəwŋ͡m˧˦ ʔɓəː˧˧]Huế [ʔəwŋ͡m˦˧˥ ʔɓəː˧˧]Saigon [ʔəwŋ͡m˦˥ ʔɓəː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ống bơ means tin can.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái ống bơ (one tin can)
Meanings of ống bơ in English
Etymology
From ống (“can”) + bơ (“butter”). From the French colonial period, when canned food (including canned butter) was introduced into Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
What does ống bơ mean in English?
ống bơ (noun) means "tin can".
How do you pronounce ống bơ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəwŋ͡m˧˦ ʔɓəː˧˧]; Saigon [ʔəwŋ͡m˦˥ ʔɓəː˧˧]. Tones: ống — rising tone (sắc), bơ — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ống bơ?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái ống bơ" (one tin can).