dương xỉ
noun
Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ si˧˩]Huế [jɨəŋ˧˧ sɪj˧˨]Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ sɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dương xỉ means fern.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây dương xỉ (one fern)
Meanings of dương xỉ in English
Noun
- fern
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 羊 (“sheep”) and 齒 (“tooth”), apparently a rather recent borrowing from Mandarin.
Frequently asked questions
What does dương xỉ mean in English?
dương xỉ (noun) means "fern".
How do you pronounce dương xỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ si˧˩]; Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ sɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: dương — level tone (ngang), xỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with dương xỉ?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây dương xỉ" (one fern).