giun tròn
noun
Hanoi [zun˧˧ t͡ɕɔn˨˩]Huế [jun˧˧ ʈɔŋ˦˩]Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʈɔŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giun tròn means a roundworm; a nematode.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con giun tròn (one roundworm)
Meanings of giun tròn in English
Noun
- a roundworm; a nematode
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, giun tròn could be written as 𧉙𫣝. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
giun (“worm”) + tròn (“round”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giun tròn mean in English?
giun tròn (noun) means "a roundworm; a nematode".
How do you pronounce giun tròn?
IPA: Hanoi [zun˧˧ t͡ɕɔn˨˩]; Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʈɔŋ˨˩]. Tones: giun — level tone (ngang), tròn — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with giun tròn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con giun tròn" (one a roundworm).