hương nhu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲu˧˧]Huế [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲʊw˧˧]Saigon [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hương nhu means Vietnamese balm.
Chinese characters: 香薷 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây hương nhu (one Vietnamese balm)
Meanings of hương nhu in English
Noun
- Vietnamese balm (Elsholtzia ciliata) ≈ kinh giới
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 香薷.
Frequently asked questions
What does hương nhu mean in English?
hương nhu (noun) means "Vietnamese balm".
How do you pronounce hương nhu?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲu˧˧]; Saigon [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲʊw˧˧]. Tones: hương — level tone (ngang), nhu — level tone (ngang).
Is hương nhu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hương nhu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 香薷.
What classifier is used with hương nhu?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây hương nhu" (one Vietnamese balm).