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nhum

noun
Hanoi [ɲum˧˧]Huế [ɲum˧˧]Saigon [ɲʊm˧˧] browser voice
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nhum means sea urchin.

Classifier: con — e.g. một con nhum (one sea urchin)

Meanings of nhum in English

Noun

  1. sea urchin ≈ cầu gai

Frequently asked questions

What does nhum mean in English?

nhum (noun) means "sea urchin".

How do you pronounce nhum?

IPA: Hanoi [ɲum˧˧]; Saigon [ɲʊm˧˧]. Tones: nhum — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with nhum?

Common classifiers: con — for example "một con nhum" (one sea urchin).

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