táu
noun
Hanoi [taw˧˦]Huế [taw˨˩˦]Saigon [ta(ː)w˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây táu
Meanings of táu in English
Noun
- various timber trees of the genus Vatica
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, táu could be written as 奏, 楱, 𣒴. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce táu?
IPA: Hanoi [taw˧˦]; Saigon [ta(ː)w˦˥]. Tones: táu — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with táu?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây táu" (one táu).