chuối ngự
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˧˦ ŋɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕuj˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cuj˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuối ngự means Vietnam.
Meanings of chuối ngự in English
Noun
- kind of cultivated banana originated from Hà Nam, Vietnam
Etymology
chuối + ngự. According to folk etymology, the second element is a Sino-Vietnamese word from 御 (“royal”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chuối ngự mean in English?
chuối ngự (noun) means "Vietnam".
How do you pronounce chuối ngự?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuəj˧˦ ŋɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cuj˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: chuối — rising tone (sắc), ngự — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with chuối ngự?
Common classifiers: cây, quả, trái — for example "một cây chuối ngự" (one Vietnam).