cúc vu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kʊwk͡p̚˧˦ vu˧˧]Huế [kʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ vʊw˧˧]Saigon [kʊwk͡p̚˦˥ vʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cúc vu means Jerusalem artichoke.
Chinese characters: 菊芋
Meanings of cúc vu in English
Noun
- Jerusalem artichoke
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 菊芋.
Frequently asked questions
What does cúc vu mean in English?
cúc vu (noun) means "Jerusalem artichoke".
How do you pronounce cúc vu?
IPA: Hanoi [kʊwk͡p̚˧˦ vu˧˧]; Saigon [kʊwk͡p̚˦˥ vʊw˧˧]. Tones: cúc — rising tone (sắc), vu — level tone (ngang).
Is cúc vu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cúc vu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 菊芋.