hồng táo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ taːw˧˦]Huế [həwŋ͡m˦˩ taːw˨˩˦]Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ taːw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồng táo means Chinese date.
Meanings of hồng táo in English
Noun
- Chinese date (Ziziphus jujuba) ≈ táo tàu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紅棗 (“red jujube”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hồng táo mean in English?
hồng táo (noun) means "Chinese date".
How do you pronounce hồng táo?
IPA: Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ taːw˧˦]; Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ taːw˦˥]. Tones: hồng — falling tone (huyền), táo — rising tone (sắc).
Is hồng táo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồng táo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紅棗.
What classifier is used with hồng táo?
Common classifiers: quả, trái, cây — for example "một quả hồng táo" (one Chinese date).