ớt chỉ thiên
noun
Hanoi [ʔəːt̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˩ tʰiən˧˧]Huế [ʔəːk̚˦˧˥ t͡ɕɪj˧˨ tʰiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔəːk̚˦˥ cɪj˨˩˦ tʰiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ớt chỉ thiên means facing heaven pepper.
Meanings of ớt chỉ thiên in English
Noun
- facing heaven pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Etymology
ớt (“chili”) + chỉ thiên (“skyward”), calque of Chinese 指天椒 (facing heaven pepper).
Frequently asked questions
What does ớt chỉ thiên mean in English?
ớt chỉ thiên (noun) means "facing heaven pepper".
How do you pronounce ớt chỉ thiên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəːt̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˩ tʰiən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔəːk̚˦˥ cɪj˨˩˦ tʰiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: ớt — rising tone (sắc), chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), thiên — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ớt chỉ thiên?
Common classifiers: quả, trái, cây — for example "một quả ớt chỉ thiên" (one facing heaven pepper).