tùng cúc trúc mai
noun
Hanoi [tʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kʊwk͡p̚˧˦ t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ maːj˧˧]Huế [tʊwŋ͡m˦˩ kʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ʈʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ maːj˧˧]Saigon [tʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ʈʊwk͡p̚˦˥ maːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tùng cúc trúc mai means as depicted on paintings.
Meanings of tùng cúc trúc mai in English
Noun
- collective, idiomatic the Trees of the Four Seasons, as depicted on paintings
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 松 (“pine”), 菊 (“chrysanthemum”), 竹 (“bamboo”) and 梅 (“plum, apricot”), said to represent "winter", "autumn", "summer", "spring" respectively.
Frequently asked questions
What does tùng cúc trúc mai mean in English?
tùng cúc trúc mai (noun) means "as depicted on paintings".
How do you pronounce tùng cúc trúc mai?
IPA: Hanoi [tʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kʊwk͡p̚˧˦ t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ maːj˧˧]; Saigon [tʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ʈʊwk͡p̚˦˥ maːj˧˧]. Tones: tùng — falling tone (huyền), cúc — rising tone (sắc), trúc — rising tone (sắc), mai — level tone (ngang).