mũ nồi
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mũ nồi means beret.
Meanings of mũ nồi in English
Noun
- beret ≈ mũ bê-rê
Etymology
Compound of mũ (“hat”) + nồi (“pot (cookware)”), based on the shape which resembles the cover of a pot
Frequently asked questions
What does mũ nồi mean in English?
mũ nồi (noun) means "beret".
How do you pronounce mũ nồi?
IPA: Hanoi [mu˦ˀ˥ noj˨˩]; Saigon [mʊw˨˩˦ noj˨˩]. Tones: mũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), nồi — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with mũ nồi?
Common classifiers: chiếc, cái — for example "một chiếc mũ nồi" (one beret).