lục bình
noun
Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˨˩]Huế [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʔɓɨn˦˩]Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lục bình means water hyacinth.
Meanings of lục bình in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam water hyacinth ≈ bèo tây
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 綠 (“green”) and 萍 (“duckweed”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lục bình mean in English?
lục bình (noun) means "water hyacinth".
How do you pronounce lục bình?
IPA: Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˨˩]. Tones: lục — heavy tone (nặng), bình — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with lục bình?
Common classifiers: cây, hoa, bông — for example "một cây lục bình" (one water hyacinth).