báo hoa mai
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˦ hwaː˧˧ maːj˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ hwaː˧˧ maːj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˦˥ waː˧˧ maːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
báo hoa mai means a leopard.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con báo hoa mai (one leopard)
Meanings of báo hoa mai in English
Noun
- a leopard
Etymology
From báo (“large spotted felid”) + hoa mai (“Ochna integerrima, yellow mai flower”), so called due to the shape of the spots on their fur.
Frequently asked questions
What does báo hoa mai mean in English?
báo hoa mai (noun) means "a leopard".
How do you pronounce báo hoa mai?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˦ hwaː˧˧ maːj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˦˥ waː˧˧ maːj˧˧]. Tones: báo — rising tone (sắc), hoa — level tone (ngang), mai — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with báo hoa mai?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con báo hoa mai" (one a leopard).