dong riềng
noun
Hanoi [zawŋ͡m˧˧ ziəŋ˨˩]Huế [jawŋ͡m˧˧ ʐiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [jawŋ͡m˧˧ ɹiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dong riềng means a canna plant.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây dong riềng (one canna plant)
Meanings of dong riềng in English
Noun
- a canna plant
Etymology
Exocentric compound of dong (“Phrynium placentarium”) + riềng (“Alpinia”). Semantically analogous to English pineapple, which is neither a pine nor an apple.
Frequently asked questions
What does dong riềng mean in English?
dong riềng (noun) means "a canna plant".
How do you pronounce dong riềng?
IPA: Hanoi [zawŋ͡m˧˧ ziəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [jawŋ͡m˧˧ ɹiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: dong — level tone (ngang), riềng — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with dong riềng?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây dong riềng" (one a canna plant).