rau má
noun
Hanoi [zaw˧˧ maː˧˦]Huế [ʐaw˧˧ maː˨˩˦]Saigon [ɹa(ː)w˧˧ maː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rau má means Asiatic pennywort.
Meanings of rau má in English
Noun
- Asiatic pennywort (Centella asiatica)
- rau má đậu xanhAsiatic pennywort juice with mung bean paste
Etymology
The second element má is possibly also found in dây mơ rễ má.
Frequently asked questions
What does rau má mean in English?
rau má (noun) means "Asiatic pennywort".
How do you pronounce rau má?
IPA: Hanoi [zaw˧˧ maː˧˦]; Saigon [ɹa(ː)w˧˧ maː˦˥]. Tones: rau — level tone (ngang), má — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with rau má?
Common classifiers: cây, lá — for example "một cây rau má" (one Asiatic pennywort).