trúc đào
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɗaːw˨˩]Huế [ʈʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ʔɗaːw˦˩]Saigon [ʈʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ʔɗaːw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trúc đào means the oleander; Nerium oleander.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây trúc đào (one the oleander)
Meanings of trúc đào in English
Noun
- the oleander, Nerium oleander, a poisonous shrub often grown as an ornamental plant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 竹 and 桃, from a shortening of Sinitic 夾竹桃 (SV: giáp trúc đào).
Frequently asked questions
What does trúc đào mean in English?
trúc đào (noun) means "the oleander; Nerium oleander".
How do you pronounce trúc đào?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɗaːw˨˩]; Saigon [ʈʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ʔɗaːw˨˩]. Tones: trúc — rising tone (sắc), đào — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with trúc đào?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây trúc đào" (one the oleander).