lạc tiên
noun
Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ tiən˧˧]Huế [laːk̚˨˩ʔ tiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ tiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lạc tiên means wild maracuja.
Meanings of lạc tiên in English
Noun
- wild maracuja (Passiflora foetida) ≈ chùm bao
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 落 (“to be lost”) and 仙 (“immortal; paradise”), i.e. as if “lost in paradise”, in reference to the sleep-promoting effect of the plant extract.
Frequently asked questions
What does lạc tiên mean in English?
lạc tiên (noun) means "wild maracuja".
How do you pronounce lạc tiên?
IPA: Hanoi [laːk̚˧˨ʔ tiən˧˧]; Saigon [laːk̚˨˩˨ tiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: lạc — heavy tone (nặng), tiên — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with lạc tiên?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây lạc tiên" (one wild maracuja).