giun lươn
noun
Hanoi [zun˧˧ lɨən˧˧]Huế [jun˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giun lươn means threadworm.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con giun lươn (one threadworm)
Meanings of giun lươn in English
Noun
- threadworm (Strongyloides stercoralis)
Etymology
Compound of giun (“worm”) + lươn (“Asian swamp eel”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giun lươn mean in English?
giun lươn (noun) means "threadworm".
How do you pronounce giun lươn?
IPA: Hanoi [zun˧˧ lɨən˧˧]; Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: giun — level tone (ngang), lươn — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with giun lươn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con giun lươn" (one threadworm).