thanh long
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [tʰɛɲ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [tʰan˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thanh long means pitaya; dragon fruit.
Meanings of thanh long in English
Noun
- pitaya, dragon fruit
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 青龍 (“Azure Dragon”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh long mean in English?
thanh long (noun) means "pitaya; dragon fruit".
How do you pronounce thanh long?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), long — level tone (ngang).
Is thanh long a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh long is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 青龍.
What classifier is used with thanh long?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây thanh long" (one pitaya).