huệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwe˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huệ means tuberose.
Meanings of huệ in English
Noun
- tuberose
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 蕙.
Frequently asked questions
What does huệ mean in English?
huệ (noun) means "tuberose".
How do you pronounce huệ?
IPA: Hanoi [hwe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wej˨˩˨]. Tones: huệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is huệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蕙.
What classifier is used with huệ?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây huệ" (one tuberose).