kiều mạch
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəw˨˩ majk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kiw˦˩ mat̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kiw˨˩ mat̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiều mạch means buckwheat.
Chinese characters: 蕎麥 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây kiều mạch (one buckwheat)
Meanings of kiều mạch in English
Noun
- buckwheat (grain)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 蕎麥.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiều mạch mean in English?
kiều mạch (noun) means "buckwheat".
How do you pronounce kiều mạch?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəw˨˩ majk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kiw˨˩ mat̚˨˩˨]. Tones: kiều — falling tone (huyền), mạch — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kiều mạch a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiều mạch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蕎麥.
What classifier is used with kiều mạch?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây kiều mạch" (one buckwheat).