nón bài thơ
noun
Hanoi [nɔn˧˦ ʔɓaːj˨˩ tʰəː˧˧]Huế [nɔŋ˦˧˥ ʔɓaːj˦˩ tʰəː˧˧]Saigon [nɔŋ˦˥ ʔɓaːj˨˩ tʰəː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nón bài thơ means a poem hat; particularly in Hue.
Meanings of nón bài thơ in English
Noun
- a poem hat; a type of conical rice hat worn in Vietnam, particularly in Hue, often made of thin young palm leaves, that displays a poetic image when illuminated in light
Etymology
Compound of nón + bài thơ. This name is derived from its characteristic.
Frequently asked questions
What does nón bài thơ mean in English?
nón bài thơ (noun) means "a poem hat; particularly in Hue".
How do you pronounce nón bài thơ?
IPA: Hanoi [nɔn˧˦ ʔɓaːj˨˩ tʰəː˧˧]; Saigon [nɔŋ˦˥ ʔɓaːj˨˩ tʰəː˧˧]. Tones: nón — rising tone (sắc), bài — falling tone (huyền), thơ — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with nón bài thơ?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái nón bài thơ" (one a poem hat).