ruồi nhuế
noun
Hanoi [zuəj˨˩ ɲwe˧˦]Huế [ʐuj˦˩ ɲwej˨˩˦]Saigon [ɹuj˨˩ ɲwej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ruồi nhuế means midge.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ruồi nhuế (one midge)
Meanings of ruồi nhuế in English
Noun
- midge
Etymology
Compound of ruồi (“fly”) + nhuế (蚋) (“black fly”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ruồi nhuế mean in English?
ruồi nhuế (noun) means "midge".
How do you pronounce ruồi nhuế?
IPA: Hanoi [zuəj˨˩ ɲwe˧˦]; Saigon [ɹuj˨˩ ɲwej˦˥]. Tones: ruồi — falling tone (huyền), nhuế — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with ruồi nhuế?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ruồi nhuế" (one midge).