sùm soà
adjective
Hanoi [sum˨˩ swaː˨˩]Huế [ʂum˦˩ ʂwaː˦˩]Saigon [ʂʊm˨˩ ʂ⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sùm soà means luxuriant; exuberant.
Meanings of sùm soà in English
Adjective
- luxuriant, exuberant
Etymology
Reduplication of sùm, non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 森 (SV: sâm) (compare sum họp and sum vầy).
Frequently asked questions
What does sùm soà mean in English?
sùm soà (adjective) means "luxuriant; exuberant".
How do you pronounce sùm soà?
IPA: Hanoi [sum˨˩ swaː˨˩]; Saigon [ʂʊm˨˩ ʂ⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩]. Tones: sùm — falling tone (huyền), soà — falling tone (huyền).