bọ dừa
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ zɨə˨˩]Huế [ʔɓɔ˨˩ʔ jɨə˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ jɨə˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bọ dừa means a coconut leaf beetle.
Meanings of bọ dừa in English
Noun
- a coconut leaf beetle (of the species Brontispa longissima)
Etymology
bọ (“insect”) + dừa (“coconut”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bọ dừa mean in English?
bọ dừa (noun) means "a coconut leaf beetle".
How do you pronounce bọ dừa?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ zɨə˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ jɨə˨˩]. Tones: bọ — heavy tone (nặng), dừa — falling tone (huyền).