trân châu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ t͡ɕəw˧˧]Huế [ʈəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕəw˧˧]Saigon [ʈəŋ˧˧ cəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trân châu means pearl; tapioca pearl.
Meanings of trân châu in English
Noun
- pearl ≈ ngọc trai
- tapioca pearl
Words with trân châu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 珍珠 (“pearl”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trân châu mean in English?
trân châu (noun) means "pearl; tapioca pearl".
How do you pronounce trân châu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ t͡ɕəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʈəŋ˧˧ cəw˧˧]. Tones: trân — level tone (ngang), châu — level tone (ngang).
Is trân châu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trân châu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 珍珠.
What classifier is used with trân châu?
Common classifiers: viên, hòn — for example "một viên trân châu" (one pearl).