dâm bụt
noun
Hanoi [zəm˧˧ ʔɓut̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jəm˧˧ ʔɓʊk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jəm˧˧ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dâm bụt means hibiscus.
Meanings of dâm bụt in English
Etymology
dâm (“shady”) + Bụt (“Buddha”), roughly "to provide shades for the Buddha", due to similar shape of the hibiscus flower to the traditional lọng.
Frequently asked questions
What does dâm bụt mean in English?
dâm bụt (noun) means "hibiscus".
How do you pronounce dâm bụt?
IPA: Hanoi [zəm˧˧ ʔɓut̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jəm˧˧ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: dâm — level tone (ngang), bụt — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with dâm bụt?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây dâm bụt" (one hibiscus).