bọ rùa
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ zuə˨˩]Huế [ʔɓɔ˨˩ʔ ʐuə˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ ɹuə˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bọ rùa means ladybug/ladybird.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bọ rùa (one ladybug/ladybird)
Meanings of bọ rùa in English
Noun
- ladybug/ladybird ≈ cánh cam
Etymology
bọ (“bug”) + rùa (“turtle; tortoise”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bọ rùa mean in English?
bọ rùa (noun) means "ladybug/ladybird".
How do you pronounce bọ rùa?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ zuə˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩˨ ɹuə˨˩]. Tones: bọ — heavy tone (nặng), rùa — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bọ rùa?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bọ rùa" (one ladybug/ladybird).