bìm nắp
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓim˨˩ nap̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓim˦˩ nap̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓim˨˩ nap̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bìm nắp means turpeth.
Meanings of bìm nắp in English
Noun
- turpeth (Operculina turpethum) ≈ chìa vôi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bìm nắp could be written as 𦹴𠖘. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
bìm (“morning glory”) + nắp (“cover”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bìm nắp mean in English?
bìm nắp (noun) means "turpeth".
How do you pronounce bìm nắp?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓim˨˩ nap̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓim˨˩ nap̚˦˥]. Tones: bìm — falling tone (huyền), nắp — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bìm nắp?
Common classifiers: quả, trái, hoa, cây — for example "một quả bìm nắp" (one turpeth).