chim ruồi
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ zuəj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʐuj˦˩]Saigon [cim˧˧ ɹuj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chim ruồi means a hummingbird.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chim ruồi (one hummingbird)
Meanings of chim ruồi in English
Noun
- a hummingbird ≈ chim ong
Etymology
chim (“bird”) + ruồi (“fly”, insect).
Frequently asked questions
What does chim ruồi mean in English?
chim ruồi (noun) means "a hummingbird".
How do you pronounce chim ruồi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ zuəj˨˩]; Saigon [cim˧˧ ɹuj˨˩]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), ruồi — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with chim ruồi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chim ruồi" (one a hummingbird).