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kèo nèo

noun
Hanoi [kɛw˨˩ nɛw˨˩]Huế [kɛw˦˩ nɛw˦˩]Saigon [kɛw˨˩ nɛw˨˩] browser voice
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kèo nèo means Limnocharis flava; yellow velvetleaf.

Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây kèo nèo (one Limnocharis flava)

Meanings of kèo nèo in English

Noun

  1. Limnocharis flava, yellow velvetleaf, an aquatic flowering plant native to southeast Asia.

Frequently asked questions

What does kèo nèo mean in English?

kèo nèo (noun) means "Limnocharis flava; yellow velvetleaf".

How do you pronounce kèo nèo?

IPA: Hanoi [kɛw˨˩ nɛw˨˩]; Saigon [kɛw˨˩ nɛw˨˩]. Tones: kèo — falling tone (huyền), nèo — falling tone (huyền).

What classifier is used with kèo nèo?

Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây kèo nèo" (one Limnocharis flava).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.