mướp
noun
Hanoi [mɨəp̚˧˦]Huế [mɨəp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [mɨəp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mướp means loofah.
Meanings of mướp in English
Noun
- loofah
Words with mướp
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mướp could be written as 柉, 𦲾. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *ɓɨǝp. Compare Muong puôp (“loofah”) and Tho (Làng Lỡ) mɨəp⁷ "loofah".
Frequently asked questions
What does mướp mean in English?
mướp (noun) means "loofah".
How do you pronounce mướp?
IPA: Hanoi [mɨəp̚˧˦]; Saigon [mɨəp̚˦˥]. Tones: mướp — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with mướp?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây mướp" (one loofah).