mắc khén
noun
Hanoi [mak̚˧˦ xɛn˧˦]Huế [mak̚˦˧˥ kʰɛŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [mak̚˦˥ kʰɛŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mắc khén means Zanthoxylum rhetsa.
Meanings of mắc khén in English
Noun
- Zanthoxylum rhetsa
Etymology
Borrowed from a Tai language. Compare Thai มะแขว่น (má-kwɛ̀ɛn).
Frequently asked questions
What does mắc khén mean in English?
mắc khén (noun) means "Zanthoxylum rhetsa".
How do you pronounce mắc khén?
IPA: Hanoi [mak̚˧˦ xɛn˧˦]; Saigon [mak̚˦˥ kʰɛŋ˦˥]. Tones: mắc — rising tone (sắc), khén — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with mắc khén?
Common classifiers: cây, hạt — for example "một cây mắc khén" (one Zanthoxylum rhetsa).