khuynh diệp
noun
Hanoi [xwïŋ̟˧˧ ziəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰwɨn˧˧ jiəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰwɨn˧˧ jip̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khuynh diệp means Eucalyptus.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây khuynh diệp (one Eucalyptus)
Meanings of khuynh diệp in English
Noun
- Eucalyptus ≈ bạch đàn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 傾 (“to lean, to tilt”) and 葉 (“leaf”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khuynh diệp mean in English?
khuynh diệp (noun) means "Eucalyptus".
How do you pronounce khuynh diệp?
IPA: Hanoi [xwïŋ̟˧˧ ziəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰwɨn˧˧ jip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khuynh — level tone (ngang), diệp — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with khuynh diệp?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây khuynh diệp" (one Eucalyptus).