giềng giềng
noun
Hanoi [ziəŋ˨˩ ziəŋ˨˩]Huế [jiəŋ˦˩ jiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [jiəŋ˨˩ jiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giềng giềng means flame of the forest; bastard teak.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây giềng giềng (one flame of the forest)
Meanings of giềng giềng in English
Noun
- flame of the forest; bastard teak (Butea monosperma)
Frequently asked questions
What does giềng giềng mean in English?
giềng giềng (noun) means "flame of the forest; bastard teak".
How do you pronounce giềng giềng?
IPA: Hanoi [ziəŋ˨˩ ziəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [jiəŋ˨˩ jiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: giềng — falling tone (huyền), giềng — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with giềng giềng?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây giềng giềng" (one flame of the forest).