chuồn chuồn kim
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕuən˨˩ t͡ɕuən˨˩ kim˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕuəŋ˦˩ t͡ɕuəŋ˦˩ kim˧˧]Saigon [cuəŋ˨˩ cuəŋ˨˩ kim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuồn chuồn kim means damselfly.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chuồn chuồn kim (one damselfly)
Meanings of chuồn chuồn kim in English
Noun
- damselfly
Etymology
chuồn chuồn (“dragonfly”) + kim (“needle”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chuồn chuồn kim mean in English?
chuồn chuồn kim (noun) means "damselfly".
How do you pronounce chuồn chuồn kim?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuən˨˩ t͡ɕuən˨˩ kim˧˧]; Saigon [cuəŋ˨˩ cuəŋ˨˩ kim˧˧]. Tones: chuồn — falling tone (huyền), chuồn — falling tone (huyền), kim — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with chuồn chuồn kim?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chuồn chuồn kim" (one damselfly).