hèo
noun
Hanoi [hɛw˨˩]Huế [hɛw˦˩]Saigon [hɛw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hèo means certain species of palms.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây hèo (one certain species of palms)
Meanings of hèo in English
Noun
- certain species of palms, especially those in the genus Rhapis
Noun
- historical, still seen in modern fiction a stroke of caning
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hèo could be written as 𣜵. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
The sense "stroke" is derived from the usage of these species of palms as canes and sticks used in corporal punishment of criminals.
Frequently asked questions
What does hèo mean in English?
hèo (noun) means "certain species of palms".
How do you pronounce hèo?
IPA: Hanoi [hɛw˨˩]; Saigon [hɛw˨˩]. Tones: hèo — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with hèo?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây hèo" (one certain species of palms).