lá ngón
noun
Hanoi [laː˧˦ ŋɔn˧˦]Huế [laː˨˩˦ ŋɔŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [laː˦˥ ŋɔŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lá ngón means heartbreak grass.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây lá ngón (one heartbreak grass)
Meanings of lá ngón in English
Noun
- heartbreak grass (Gelsemium elegans) ≈ rút ruột
Frequently asked questions
What does lá ngón mean in English?
lá ngón (noun) means "heartbreak grass".
How do you pronounce lá ngón?
IPA: Hanoi [laː˧˦ ŋɔn˧˦]; Saigon [laː˦˥ ŋɔŋ˦˥]. Tones: lá — rising tone (sắc), ngón — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with lá ngón?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây lá ngón" (one heartbreak grass).