mai hoa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maːj˧˧ hwaː˧˧]Huế [maːj˧˧ hwaː˧˧]Saigon [maːj˧˧ waː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mai hoa means red avadavat; red munia; strawberry finch.
Chinese characters: 梅花 Classifier: con — e.g. một con mai hoa (one red avadavat)
Meanings of mai hoa in English
Noun
- red avadavat; red munia; strawberry finch
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 梅花.
Frequently asked questions
What does mai hoa mean in English?
mai hoa (noun) means "red avadavat; red munia; strawberry finch".
How do you pronounce mai hoa?
IPA: Hanoi [maːj˧˧ hwaː˧˧]; Saigon [maːj˧˧ waː˧˧]. Tones: mai — level tone (ngang), hoa — level tone (ngang).
Is mai hoa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mai hoa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 梅花.
What classifier is used with mai hoa?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mai hoa" (one red avadavat).