rễ
noun
Hanoi [ze˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʐej˧˨]Saigon [ɹej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rễ means root.
Meanings of rễ in English
Noun
- root
Words with rễ
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, rễ could be written as 𣠲, 𣑶, 𦮲, 𬓓. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *k-riɛs (PPC *k-riɛs/k-rɛs, PMV *res), from Proto-Austroasiatic *ʔriəɕ (“root”). Cognate with North Central Vietnamese rện, Semai re'iis, Bahnar rơh, Koho rias, Pacoh reaih, Khmer ឫស (rɨh), Mon ရိုဟ် and Car Nicobarese rĕh, Santali ᱨᱮᱦᱮᱫ (rehet’).
Frequently asked questions
What does rễ mean in English?
rễ (noun) means "root".
How do you pronounce rễ?
IPA: Hanoi [ze˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ɹej˨˩˦]. Tones: rễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with rễ?
Common classifiers: bộ, cái, chiếc — for example "một bộ rễ" (one root).