trầu cau
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˨˩ kaw˧˧]Huế [ʈəw˦˩ kaw˧˧]Saigon [ʈəw˨˩ ka(ː)w˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trầu cau means betel and areca.
Meanings of trầu cau in English
Noun
- betel and areca (esp. as betrothal gifts)
Etymology
trầu + cau.
Frequently asked questions
What does trầu cau mean in English?
trầu cau (noun) means "betel and areca".
How do you pronounce trầu cau?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˨˩ kaw˧˧]; Saigon [ʈəw˨˩ ka(ː)w˧˧]. Tones: trầu — falling tone (huyền), cau — level tone (ngang).