bọ chó
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɔ˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɔ˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ cɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of bọ chó in English
Noun
- a parasitic bug that feeds on dogs (such as a flea or tick)
Noun
- a flowering plant of the genus Buddleja
Etymology
bọ (“bug”) + chó (“dog”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce bọ chó?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɔ˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ cɔ˦˥]. Tones: bọ — heavy tone (nặng), chó — rising tone (sắc).