hoa giấy
noun
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ zəj˧˦]Huế [hwaː˧˧ jəj˨˩˦]Saigon [waː˧˧ jəj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoa giấy means bougainvillea.
Meanings of hoa giấy in English
Noun
- bougainvillea ≈ bông giấy
Noun
- confetti
Etymology
hoa (“flower”) + giấy (“paper”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoa giấy mean in English?
hoa giấy (noun) means "bougainvillea".
How do you pronounce hoa giấy?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ zəj˧˦]; Saigon [waː˧˧ jəj˦˥]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), giấy — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with hoa giấy?
Common classifiers: cây, bông — for example "một cây hoa giấy" (one bougainvillea).