nhũ hoa
noun
Hanoi [ɲu˦ˀ˥ hwaː˧˧]Huế [ɲʊw˧˨ hwaː˧˧]Saigon [ɲʊw˨˩˦ waː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhũ hoa means nipple.
Meanings of nhũ hoa in English
Noun
- euphemistic nipple
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 乳 (“breast”) and 花 (“flower”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhũ hoa mean in English?
nhũ hoa (noun) means "nipple".
How do you pronounce nhũ hoa?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲu˦ˀ˥ hwaː˧˧]; Saigon [ɲʊw˨˩˦ waː˧˧]. Tones: nhũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), hoa — level tone (ngang).