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