húng quế
noun
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˦ kwe˧˦]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˦˧˥ kwej˨˩˦]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˦˥ wej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
húng quế means Thai basil.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây húng quế (one Thai basil)
Meanings of húng quế in English
Noun
- Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora)
Etymology
From húng + quế, literally “cinnamon/cassia basil”
Frequently asked questions
What does húng quế mean in English?
húng quế (noun) means "Thai basil".
How do you pronounce húng quế?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˦ kwe˧˦]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˦˥ wej˦˥]. Tones: húng — rising tone (sắc), quế — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with húng quế?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây húng quế" (one Thai basil).