tóc tiên
noun
Hanoi [tawk͡p̚˧˦ tiən˧˧]Huế [tawk͡p̚˦˧˥ tiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tawk͡p̚˦˥ tiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tóc tiên means cypress vine; Ipomoea quamoclit.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây tóc tiên (one cypress vine)
Meanings of tóc tiên in English
Noun
- cypress vine, Ipomoea quamoclit
- creeping lilyturf, Liriope spicata
- dwarf lilyturf, Ophiopogon japonicus
- pink rain lily, Zephyranthes rosea
Etymology
tóc (“hair”) + tiên (“fairy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tóc tiên mean in English?
tóc tiên (noun) means "cypress vine; Ipomoea quamoclit".
How do you pronounce tóc tiên?
IPA: Hanoi [tawk͡p̚˧˦ tiən˧˧]; Saigon [tawk͡p̚˦˥ tiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tóc — rising tone (sắc), tiên — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with tóc tiên?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây tóc tiên" (one cypress vine).