rươi
noun
Hanoi [zɨəj˧˧]Huế [ʐɨj˧˧]Saigon [ɹɨj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rươi means ragworm; clam worm.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con rươi (one ragworm)
Meanings of rươi in English
Noun
- ragworm, clam worm
Words with rươi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, rươi could be written as 𧍍. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Phong-Kniang raːj ("muck worm"), Khmu [Cuang] hmbraːj ("worm"), Bahnar hrai (“maggot”), Sedang hrế (“maggot”).
Frequently asked questions
What does rươi mean in English?
rươi (noun) means "ragworm; clam worm".
How do you pronounce rươi?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨəj˧˧]; Saigon [ɹɨj˧˧]. Tones: rươi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with rươi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con rươi" (one ragworm).