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húng lìu

noun
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˦ liw˨˩]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˦˧˥ liw˦˩]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˦˥ liw˨˩] browser voice
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húng lìu means star anise; Amomum tsao-ko; and clove.

Meanings of húng lìu in English

Noun

  1. A spice blend most commonly consisting of Chinese cinnamon, star anise, Amomum tsao-ko (thảo quả), and clove, used on roasted foods.

Frequently asked questions

What does húng lìu mean in English?

húng lìu (noun) means "star anise; Amomum tsao-ko; and clove".

How do you pronounce húng lìu?

IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˦ liw˨˩]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˦˥ liw˨˩]. Tones: húng — rising tone (sắc), lìu — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.