cam thảo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːm˧˧ tʰaːw˧˩]Huế [kaːm˧˧ tʰaːw˧˨]Saigon [kaːm˧˧ tʰaːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cam thảo means licorice.
Chinese characters: 甘草 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây cam thảo (one licorice)
Meanings of cam thảo in English
Noun
- licorice
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 甘草.
Frequently asked questions
What does cam thảo mean in English?
cam thảo (noun) means "licorice".
How do you pronounce cam thảo?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːm˧˧ tʰaːw˧˩]; Saigon [kaːm˧˧ tʰaːw˨˩˦]. Tones: cam — level tone (ngang), thảo — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cam thảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cam thảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 甘草.
What classifier is used with cam thảo?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây cam thảo" (one licorice).