giun chỉ
noun
Hanoi [zun˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˩]Huế [jun˧˧ t͡ɕɪj˧˨]Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ cɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: con — e.g. một con giun chỉ
Meanings of giun chỉ in English
Noun
- filarial roundworm of species Wuchereria bancrofti
Etymology
Compound of giun (“worm”) + chỉ (“thread”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce giun chỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [zun˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˩]; Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ cɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: giun — level tone (ngang), chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with giun chỉ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con giun chỉ" (one giun chỉ).