bèo tây
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɛw˨˩ təj˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɛw˦˩ təj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɛw˨˩ təj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bèo tây means water hyacinth.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây bèo tây (one water hyacinth)
Meanings of bèo tây in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam water hyacinth ≈ lục bình
Etymology
bèo (“duckweed”) + tây (“Western”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bèo tây mean in English?
bèo tây (noun) means "water hyacinth".
How do you pronounce bèo tây?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɛw˨˩ təj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɛw˨˩ təj˧˧]. Tones: bèo — falling tone (huyền), tây — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with bèo tây?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây bèo tây" (one water hyacinth).