bún mẹ
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓun˧˦ mɛ˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓun˦˧˥ mɛ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˦˥ mɛ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bún mẹ means sea hare.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bún mẹ (one sea hare)
Meanings of bún mẹ in English
Noun
- colloquial sea hare
Etymology
Compound of bún (“rice vermicelli”) + mẹ (“mother”). So called because this species lays egg strings used as foods, known as bún sông.
Frequently asked questions
What does bún mẹ mean in English?
bún mẹ (noun) means "sea hare".
How do you pronounce bún mẹ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓun˧˦ mɛ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˦˥ mɛ˨˩˨]. Tones: bún — rising tone (sắc), mẹ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with bún mẹ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bún mẹ" (one sea hare).