chim ong
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [cim˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chim ong means synonym of chim ruồi.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chim ong (one synonym of chim ruồi)
Meanings of chim ong in English
Noun
- synonym of chim ruồi (“hummingbird”) ≈ chim ruồi
Etymology
From chim (“bird”) + ong (“bee”). Compare Chinese 蜂鳥 /蜂鸟 (fēngniǎo, literally “bee bird”), Japanese 蜂鳥 (hachidori, literally “bee bird”), Korean 벌새 (beolsae, literally “bee bird”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chim ong mean in English?
chim ong (noun) means "synonym of chim ruồi".
How do you pronounce chim ong?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [cim˧˧ ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), ong — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with chim ong?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chim ong" (one synonym of chim ruồi).