phi lao
noun
Hanoi [fi˧˧ laːw˧˧]Huế [fɪj˧˧ laːw˧˧]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ laːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phi lao means casuarina tree.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây phi lao (one casuarina tree)
Meanings of phi lao in English
Noun
- casuarina tree (evergreen tree)
Etymology
Borrowed from French filao, as in Vietnam casuarina is often associated with French territories like Réunion.
Frequently asked questions
What does phi lao mean in English?
phi lao (noun) means "casuarina tree".
How do you pronounce phi lao?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ laːw˧˧]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ laːw˧˧]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), lao — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with phi lao?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây phi lao" (one casuarina tree).