hoả châu
noun
Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ t͡ɕəw˧˧]Huế [hwaː˧˨ t͡ɕəw˧˧]Saigon [waː˨˩˦ cəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoả châu means a flare; a type of flower.
Meanings of hoả châu in English
Noun
- a flare (a type of pyrotechnic that produces a bright light or intense heat without an explosion, used for distress signaling, illumination, or defensive countermeasures)
- a type of flower (likely of the genus Banksia but sometimes considered a Chrysanthemum).
- obsolete the moon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 火 (“fire”) and 珠 (“gem/pearl”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoả châu mean in English?
hoả châu (noun) means "a flare; a type of flower".
How do you pronounce hoả châu?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ t͡ɕəw˧˧]; Saigon [waː˨˩˦ cəw˧˧]. Tones: hoả — dipping tone (hỏi), châu — level tone (ngang).