diên vĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ziən˧˧ vi˦ˀ˥]Huế [jiəŋ˧˧ vɪj˧˨]Saigon [jiəŋ˧˧ vɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
diên vĩ means iris.
Meanings of diên vĩ in English
Noun
- iris (flower)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鳶尾.
Frequently asked questions
What does diên vĩ mean in English?
diên vĩ (noun) means "iris".
How do you pronounce diên vĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [ziən˧˧ vi˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jiəŋ˧˧ vɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: diên — level tone (ngang), vĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is diên vĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. diên vĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鳶尾.
What classifier is used with diên vĩ?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây diên vĩ" (one iris).