cải xoong
noun
Hanoi [kaːj˧˩ sɔŋ˧˧]Huế [kaːj˧˨ sɔŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kaːj˨˩˦ sɔŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cải xoong means cress; watercress.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây cải xoong (one cress)
Meanings of cải xoong in English
Noun
- cress, watercress
Etymology
Compound of cải (“Brassica”) + xoong (from the second syllable of French cresson).
Frequently asked questions
What does cải xoong mean in English?
cải xoong (noun) means "cress; watercress".
How do you pronounce cải xoong?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːj˧˩ sɔŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kaːj˨˩˦ sɔŋ˧˧]. Tones: cải — dipping tone (hỏi), xoong — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cải xoong?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây cải xoong" (one cress).