sau sau
noun
Hanoi [saw˧˧ saw˧˧]Huế [ʂaw˧˧ ʂaw˧˧]Saigon [ʂa(ː)w˧˧ ʂa(ː)w˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sau sau means Formosan gum.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây sau sau (one Formosan gum)
Meanings of sau sau in English
Noun
- Formosan gum (Liquidambar formosana)
Frequently asked questions
What does sau sau mean in English?
sau sau (noun) means "Formosan gum".
How do you pronounce sau sau?
IPA: Hanoi [saw˧˧ saw˧˧]; Saigon [ʂa(ː)w˧˧ ʂa(ː)w˧˧]. Tones: sau — level tone (ngang), sau — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with sau sau?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây sau sau" (one Formosan gum).