mận bắc
noun
Hanoi [mən˧˨ʔ ʔɓak̚˧˦]Huế [məŋ˨˩ʔ ʔɓak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [məŋ˨˩˨ ʔɓak̚˦˥] browser voice
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mận bắc means Prunus salicina.
Meanings of mận bắc in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam Prunus salicina, the Chinese plum or Japanese plum ≈ mận
Etymology
mận (“plum”) + bắc (“North”), so named because within Vietnam, it is only grown in the Northern region.
Frequently asked questions
What does mận bắc mean in English?
mận bắc (noun) means "Prunus salicina".
How do you pronounce mận bắc?
IPA: Hanoi [mən˧˨ʔ ʔɓak̚˧˦]; Saigon [məŋ˨˩˨ ʔɓak̚˦˥]. Tones: mận — heavy tone (nặng), bắc — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with mận bắc?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây mận bắc" (one Prunus salicina).