miễu
noun
Hanoi [miəw˦ˀ˥]Huế [miw˧˨]Saigon [miw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
miễu means village shrine.
Meanings of miễu in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam village shrine ≈ đình
- Rằm tháng này người ta đi cúng miễu Bà đông lắm.This mid-month, many people went to the "village shrine of the Lady" to give offerings.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 廟 (SV: miếu). Doublet of miếu.
Frequently asked questions
What does miễu mean in English?
miễu (noun) means "village shrine".
How do you pronounce miễu?
IPA: Hanoi [miəw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [miw˨˩˦]. Tones: miễu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with miễu?
Common classifiers: cái, ngôi — for example "một cái miễu" (one village shrine).