anh túc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɛɲ˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔan˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
anh túc means opium poppy.
Chinese characters: 罌粟 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây anh túc (one opium poppy)
Meanings of anh túc in English
Noun
- opium poppy ≈ á phiệnthuốc phiệnthẩutrẩu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 罌粟.
Frequently asked questions
What does anh túc mean in English?
anh túc (noun) means "opium poppy".
How do you pronounce anh túc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔan˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: anh — level tone (ngang), túc — rising tone (sắc).
Is anh túc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. anh túc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 罌粟.
What classifier is used with anh túc?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây anh túc" (one opium poppy).