chào mào
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˨˩ maːw˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕaːw˦˩ maːw˦˩]Saigon [caːw˨˩ maːw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chào mào means a red-whiskered bulbul; crested bulbul.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chào mào (one red-whiskered bulbul)
Meanings of chào mào in English
Noun
- a red-whiskered bulbul; crested bulbul
Etymology
The second element is mào (“crest”), while the first element is fairly obscure.
Frequently asked questions
What does chào mào mean in English?
chào mào (noun) means "a red-whiskered bulbul; crested bulbul".
How do you pronounce chào mào?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˨˩ maːw˨˩]; Saigon [caːw˨˩ maːw˨˩]. Tones: chào — falling tone (huyền), mào — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with chào mào?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chào mào" (one a red-whiskered bulbul).