mộc tê
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [məwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ te˧˧]Huế [məwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ tej˧˧]Saigon [məwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mộc tê means Osmanthus.
Chinese characters: 木樨
Meanings of mộc tê in English
Noun
- Osmanthus
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 木樨.
Frequently asked questions
What does mộc tê mean in English?
mộc tê (noun) means "Osmanthus".
How do you pronounce mộc tê?
IPA: Hanoi [məwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ te˧˧]; Saigon [məwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tej˧˧]. Tones: mộc — heavy tone (nặng), tê — level tone (ngang).
Is mộc tê a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mộc tê is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 木樨.