ruồi trâu
noun
Hanoi [zuəj˨˩ t͡ɕəw˧˧]Huế [ʐuj˦˩ ʈəw˧˧]Saigon [ɹuj˨˩ ʈəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ruồi trâu means horsefly; breeze.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ruồi trâu (one horsefly)
Meanings of ruồi trâu in English
Noun
- horsefly; breeze ≈ mòng
Etymology
ruồi (“fly”) + trâu (“water buffalo”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ruồi trâu mean in English?
ruồi trâu (noun) means "horsefly; breeze".
How do you pronounce ruồi trâu?
IPA: Hanoi [zuəj˨˩ t͡ɕəw˧˧]; Saigon [ɹuj˨˩ ʈəw˧˧]. Tones: ruồi — falling tone (huyền), trâu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ruồi trâu?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ruồi trâu" (one horsefly).