cỏ tranh
noun
Hanoi [kɔ˧˩ t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [kɔ˧˨ ʈɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [kɔ˨˩˦ ʈan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cỏ tranh means cogon grass.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây cỏ tranh (one cogon grass)
Meanings of cỏ tranh in English
Noun
- cogon grass
Etymology
cỏ (“grass”) + tranh (“thatching grass”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cỏ tranh mean in English?
cỏ tranh (noun) means "cogon grass".
How do you pronounce cỏ tranh?
IPA: Hanoi [kɔ˧˩ t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [kɔ˨˩˦ ʈan˧˧]. Tones: cỏ — dipping tone (hỏi), tranh — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cỏ tranh?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây cỏ tranh" (one cogon grass).