bưởi
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bưởi means pomelo; a boob; a jug.
Meanings of bưởi in English
Noun
- pomelo
- euphemistic, humorous, of a woman a boob; a jug
- Nó có bưởi to.She has huge jugs.
Words with bưởi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bưởi could be written as 𣘓, 𣞻. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *paːs.
Frequently asked questions
What does bưởi mean in English?
bưởi (noun) means "pomelo; a boob; a jug".
How do you pronounce bưởi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɨəj˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɨj˨˩˦]. Tones: bưởi — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with bưởi?
Common classifiers: cây, quả, trái — for example "một cây bưởi" (one pomelo).