bò vẽ
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ vɛ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɓɔ˦˩ vɛ˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ vɛ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bò vẽ means lesser banded hornet.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bò vẽ (one lesser banded hornet)
Meanings of bò vẽ in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam lesser banded hornet (Vespa affinis)
Etymology
Element bò is a variant of vò (“wasp (obsolete)”); element vẽ’s meaning is obscure.
Frequently asked questions
What does bò vẽ mean in English?
bò vẽ (noun) means "lesser banded hornet".
How do you pronounce bò vẽ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ vɛ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ vɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: bò — falling tone (huyền), vẽ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with bò vẽ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bò vẽ" (one lesser banded hornet).