cây trinh nữ
noun
Hanoi [kəj˧˧ t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ nɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kəj˧˧ ʈɨn˧˧ nɨ˧˨]Saigon [kəj˧˧ ʈɨn˧˧ nɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
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cây trinh nữ means sensitive plant.
Meanings of cây trinh nữ in English
Noun
- sensitive plant ≈ cây xấu hổcây mắc cỡ
Etymology
cây (“plant”) + trinh nữ (“female virgin”), perhaps in reference to a timid maiden covering her face.
Frequently asked questions
What does cây trinh nữ mean in English?
cây trinh nữ (noun) means "sensitive plant".
How do you pronounce cây trinh nữ?
IPA: Hanoi [kəj˧˧ t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ nɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kəj˧˧ ʈɨn˧˧ nɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: cây — level tone (ngang), trinh — level tone (ngang), nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).