nguyệt quế
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ kwe˧˦]Huế [ŋwiək̚˨˩ʔ kwej˨˩˦]Saigon [ŋwiək̚˨˩˨ wej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nguyệt quế means bay laurel.
Chinese characters: 月桂 (月 “moon” + 桂 “cinnamon”) Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây nguyệt quế (one bay laurel)
Meanings of nguyệt quế in English
Noun
- bay laurel
- vòng nguyệt quếa laurel wreath
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 月桂, composed of 月 (“moon”) and 桂 (“cinnamon”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nguyệt quế mean in English?
nguyệt quế (noun) means "bay laurel".
How do you pronounce nguyệt quế?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ kwe˧˦]; Saigon [ŋwiək̚˨˩˨ wej˦˥]. Tones: nguyệt — heavy tone (nặng), quế — rising tone (sắc).
Is nguyệt quế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nguyệt quế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 月桂.
What classifier is used with nguyệt quế?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây nguyệt quế" (one bay laurel).