rau răm
noun
Hanoi [zaw˧˧ zam˧˧]Huế [ʐaw˧˧ ʐam˧˧]Saigon [ɹa(ː)w˧˧ ɹam˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rau răm means Vietnamese coriander.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây rau răm (one Vietnamese coriander)
Meanings of rau răm in English
Noun
- Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata)
Etymology
Compound of rau (“vegetable”) + răm (“Vietnamese coriander”).
Frequently asked questions
What does rau răm mean in English?
rau răm (noun) means "Vietnamese coriander".
How do you pronounce rau răm?
IPA: Hanoi [zaw˧˧ zam˧˧]; Saigon [ɹa(ː)w˧˧ ɹam˧˧]. Tones: rau — level tone (ngang), răm — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with rau răm?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây rau răm" (one Vietnamese coriander).