hương nhu tía
noun
Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲu˧˧ tiə˧˦]Huế [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲʊw˧˧ tiə˨˩˦]Saigon [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲʊw˧˧ tiə˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hương nhu tía means holy basil; tulsi.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây hương nhu tía (one holy basil)
Meanings of hương nhu tía in English
Noun
- holy basil, tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Etymology
Compound of hương nhu + tía (“purple”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hương nhu tía mean in English?
hương nhu tía (noun) means "holy basil; tulsi".
How do you pronounce hương nhu tía?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲu˧˧ tiə˧˦]; Saigon [hɨəŋ˧˧ ɲʊw˧˧ tiə˦˥]. Tones: hương — level tone (ngang), nhu — level tone (ngang), tía — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with hương nhu tía?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây hương nhu tía" (one holy basil).