măng đá
noun
Hanoi [maŋ˧˧ ʔɗaː˧˦]Huế [maŋ˧˧ ʔɗaː˨˩˦]Saigon [maŋ˧˧ ʔɗaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
măng đá means stalagmite.
Meanings of măng đá in English
Noun
- stalagmite
Etymology
măng (“bamboo shoot”) + đá (“stone, rock”), calque of Chinese 石筍 /石笋 (thạch duẩn).
Frequently asked questions
What does măng đá mean in English?
măng đá (noun) means "stalagmite".
How do you pronounce măng đá?
IPA: Hanoi [maŋ˧˧ ʔɗaː˧˦]; Saigon [maŋ˧˧ ʔɗaː˦˥]. Tones: măng — level tone (ngang), đá — rising tone (sắc).