dâu tằm
noun
Hanoi [zəw˧˧ tam˨˩]Huế [jəw˧˧ tam˦˩]Saigon [jəw˧˧ tam˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dâu tằm means mulberry.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây dâu tằm (one mulberry)
Meanings of dâu tằm in English
Etymology
dâu (“mulberry”) + tằm (“silkworm”), so named because mulberry is cultivated to feed silkworms.
Frequently asked questions
What does dâu tằm mean in English?
dâu tằm (noun) means "mulberry".
How do you pronounce dâu tằm?
IPA: Hanoi [zəw˧˧ tam˨˩]; Saigon [jəw˧˧ tam˨˩]. Tones: dâu — level tone (ngang), tằm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with dâu tằm?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây dâu tằm" (one mulberry).