hoa chè
noun
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ t͡ɕɛ˨˩]Huế [hwaː˧˧ t͡ɕɛ˦˩]Saigon [waː˧˧ cɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoa chè means camellia.
Meanings of hoa chè in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam camellia ≈ hoa trà
Etymology
hoa (花, “flower”); chè (茶, “tea”), calque of Chinese 茶花 (cháhuā).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoa chè mean in English?
hoa chè (noun) means "camellia".
How do you pronounce hoa chè?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ t͡ɕɛ˨˩]; Saigon [waː˧˧ cɛ˨˩]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), chè — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with hoa chè?
Common classifiers: cây, bông — for example "một cây hoa chè" (one camellia).