bún thang
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓun˧˦ tʰaːŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓun˦˧˥ tʰaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˦˥ tʰaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bún thang means Vietnamese dish of rice vermicelli; shredded chicken.
Meanings of bún thang in English
Noun
- Vietnamese dish of rice vermicelli, shredded chicken, sliced pork sausage and omelette in a broth and sprinkled with tôm bông (ruốc made from shrimp)
Etymology
bún (“white rice noodle”) + thang (“prescription”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bún thang mean in English?
bún thang (noun) means "Vietnamese dish of rice vermicelli; shredded chicken".
How do you pronounce bún thang?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓun˧˦ tʰaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓʊwŋ͡m˦˥ tʰaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: bún — rising tone (sắc), thang — level tone (ngang).