tầm gửi
noun
Hanoi [təm˨˩ ɣɨj˧˩]Huế [təm˦˩ ɣɨj˧˨]Saigon [təm˨˩ ɣɨj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tầm gửi means mistletoe.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây tầm gửi (one mistletoe)
Meanings of tầm gửi in English
Noun
- mistletoe
Etymology
tầm (尋) (“to seek”) + gửi (“to entrust”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tầm gửi mean in English?
tầm gửi (noun) means "mistletoe".
How do you pronounce tầm gửi?
IPA: Hanoi [təm˨˩ ɣɨj˧˩]; Saigon [təm˨˩ ɣɨj˨˩˦]. Tones: tầm — falling tone (huyền), gửi — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with tầm gửi?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây tầm gửi" (one mistletoe).