minh ti
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
minh ti means Chinese evergreen.
Meanings of minh ti in English
Noun
- Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema)
Noun
- rare synonym of âm ti (“Yama's underworld department”)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 冥 (“underworld”) and 司 (“department”).
Frequently asked questions
What does minh ti mean in English?
minh ti (noun) means "Chinese evergreen".
How do you pronounce minh ti?
IPA: Hanoi [mïŋ˧˧ ti˧˧]; Saigon [mɨn˧˧ tɪj˧˧]. Tones: minh — level tone (ngang), ti — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with minh ti?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây minh ti" (one Chinese evergreen).