mộc lan
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [məwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ laːn˧˧]Huế [məwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ laːŋ˧˧]Saigon [məwk͡p̚˨˩˨ laːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mộc lan means magnolia.
Meanings of mộc lan in English
Noun
- magnolia
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 木蘭.
Frequently asked questions
What does mộc lan mean in English?
mộc lan (noun) means "magnolia".
How do you pronounce mộc lan?
IPA: Hanoi [məwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ laːn˧˧]; Saigon [məwk͡p̚˨˩˨ laːŋ˧˧]. Tones: mộc — heavy tone (nặng), lan — level tone (ngang).
Is mộc lan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mộc lan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 木蘭.
What classifier is used with mộc lan?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây mộc lan" (one magnolia).