chùm bao
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕum˨˩ ʔɓaːw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕum˦˩ ʔɓaːw˧˧]Saigon [cʊm˨˩ ʔɓaːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chùm bao means wild maracuja.
Meanings of chùm bao in English
Noun
- wild maracuja (Passiflora foetida) ≈ lạc tiên
Etymology
chùm (“cluster, bunch”) + bao (“bag”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chùm bao mean in English?
chùm bao (noun) means "wild maracuja".
How do you pronounce chùm bao?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕum˨˩ ʔɓaːw˧˧]; Saigon [cʊm˨˩ ʔɓaːw˧˧]. Tones: chùm — falling tone (huyền), bao — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with chùm bao?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây chùm bao" (one wild maracuja).