thún
nounadjective
Hanoi [tʰun˧˦]Huế [tʰun˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰʊwŋ͡m˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thún means kind of black algae.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con thún (one kind of black algae)
Meanings of thún in English
Noun
- kind of black algae
Adjective
- rotten, stink
- Dòng rào ô nhiểm thiệt hôi thún!The polluted river is really stinky.
Etymology
See thối. This is the form from the North Central dialects of Thanh Hoá, where *-l > /n/ is common. Compare Thanh Hoá North Central đướn vs. Nghệ Tĩnh, Bình Trị Thiên đưới vs. Northern-Southern dưới.
Frequently asked questions
What does thún mean in English?
thún (noun) means "kind of black algae".
How do you pronounce thún?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰun˧˦]; Saigon [tʰʊwŋ͡m˦˥]. Tones: thún — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with thún?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con thún" (one kind of black algae).