oải hương
noun
Hanoi [ʔwaːj˧˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔwaːj˧˨ hɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [(ʔ)waːj˨˩˦ hɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
oải hương means lavender.
Meanings of oải hương in English
Noun
- lavender
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 矮 (“low”) and 香 (“fragrant”).
Frequently asked questions
What does oải hương mean in English?
oải hương (noun) means "lavender".
How do you pronounce oải hương?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwaːj˧˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [(ʔ)waːj˨˩˦ hɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: oải — dipping tone (hỏi), hương — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with oải hương?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây oải hương" (one lavender).