bông giấy
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ zəj˧˦]Huế [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ jəj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ jəj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bông giấy means bougainvillea.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây bông giấy (one bougainvillea)
Meanings of bông giấy in English
Noun
- bougainvillea ≈ hoa giấy
Etymology
From bông (“flower”) + giấy (“paper”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bông giấy mean in English?
bông giấy (noun) means "bougainvillea".
How do you pronounce bông giấy?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ zəj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˧ jəj˦˥]. Tones: bông — level tone (ngang), giấy — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bông giấy?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây bông giấy" (one bougainvillea).