nút ruồi
noun
Hanoi [nut̚˧˦ zuəj˨˩]Huế [nʊk̚˦˧˥ ʐuj˦˩]Saigon [nʊk͡p̚˦˥ ɹuj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nút ruồi means mole; melanocytic nevus.
Also spelled nốt ruồi — same word, same meaning.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái nút ruồi (one mole)
Meanings of nút ruồi in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam mole, melanocytic nevus ≈ mụt ruồi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nút ruồi could be written as 𨨷𧋆. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of nốt (“spot, bump”) + ruồi (“fly”, insect) — fly-like spot on the body.
Frequently asked questions
What does nút ruồi mean in English?
nút ruồi (noun) means "mole; melanocytic nevus".
How do you pronounce nút ruồi?
IPA: Hanoi [nut̚˧˦ zuəj˨˩]; Saigon [nʊk͡p̚˦˥ ɹuj˨˩]. Tones: nút — rising tone (sắc), ruồi — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with nút ruồi?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái nút ruồi" (one mole).