sầu đâu
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sầu đâu means neem.
Meanings of sầu đâu in English
Noun
- neem
Etymology
Borrowed from a neighbouring language. Compare Khmer ស្ដៅ (sdaw), Thai สะเดา (sà-dao).
Frequently asked questions
What does sầu đâu mean in English?
sầu đâu (noun) means "neem".
How do you pronounce sầu đâu?
IPA: Hanoi [səw˨˩ ʔɗəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʂəw˨˩ ʔɗəw˧˧]. Tones: sầu — falling tone (huyền), đâu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with sầu đâu?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây sầu đâu" (one neem).