giun đốt
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giun đốt means a ringed worm; a segmented worm; an annelid.
Meanings of giun đốt in English
Noun
- a ringed worm; a segmented worm; an annelid
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giun đốt could be written as 𧉙𢱞. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
giun (“worm”) + đốt (“segment”)
Frequently asked questions
What does giun đốt mean in English?
giun đốt (noun) means "a ringed worm; a segmented worm; an annelid".
How do you pronounce giun đốt?
IPA: Hanoi [zun˧˧ ʔɗot̚˧˦]; Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗok̚˦˥]. Tones: giun — level tone (ngang), đốt — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with giun đốt?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con giun đốt" (one a ringed worm).