liên kiều
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liən˧˧ kiəw˨˩]Huế [liəŋ˧˧ kiw˦˩]Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ kiw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liên kiều means Forsythia suspensa.
Meanings of liên kiều in English
Noun
- Forsythia suspensa
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 連翹.
Frequently asked questions
What does liên kiều mean in English?
liên kiều (noun) means "Forsythia suspensa".
How do you pronounce liên kiều?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ kiəw˨˩]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ kiw˨˩]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), kiều — falling tone (huyền).
Is liên kiều a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liên kiều is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 連翹.
What classifier is used with liên kiều?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây liên kiều" (one Forsythia suspensa).