nơ bướm
noun
Hanoi [nəː˧˧ ʔɓɨəm˧˦]Huế [nəː˧˧ ʔɓɨəm˦˧˥]Saigon [nəː˧˧ ʔɓɨəm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nơ bướm means bow.
Meanings of nơ bướm in English
Noun
- bow ≈ nơ
Etymology
nơ (“bow”) + bướm (“butterfly”), calque of French nœud papillon (literally “butterfly knot”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nơ bướm mean in English?
nơ bướm (noun) means "bow".
How do you pronounce nơ bướm?
IPA: Hanoi [nəː˧˧ ʔɓɨəm˧˦]; Saigon [nəː˧˧ ʔɓɨəm˦˥]. Tones: nơ — level tone (ngang), bướm — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with nơ bướm?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái nơ bướm" (one bow).