cát cánh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːt̚˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [kaːk̚˦˧˥ kɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [kaːk̚˦˥ kan˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cát cánh means Chinese bellflower; balloon flower.
Chinese characters: 桔梗 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây cát cánh (one Chinese bellflower)
Meanings of cát cánh in English
Noun
- Chinese bellflower, balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 桔梗.
Frequently asked questions
What does cát cánh mean in English?
cát cánh (noun) means "Chinese bellflower; balloon flower".
How do you pronounce cát cánh?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːt̚˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [kaːk̚˦˥ kan˦˥]. Tones: cát — rising tone (sắc), cánh — rising tone (sắc).
Is cát cánh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cát cánh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 桔梗.
What classifier is used with cát cánh?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây cát cánh" (one Chinese bellflower).