vò vẽ
noun
Hanoi [vɔ˨˩ vɛ˦ˀ˥]Huế [vɔ˦˩ vɛ˧˨]Saigon [vɔ˨˩ vɛ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vò vẽ means lesser banded hornet.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con vò vẽ (one lesser banded hornet)
Meanings of vò vẽ in English
Noun
- (Northern Vietnam) lesser banded hornet (Vespa affinis)
Etymology
From vò (“wasp (obsolete)”) + vẽ, whose meaning is obscure.
Frequently asked questions
What does vò vẽ mean in English?
vò vẽ (noun) means "lesser banded hornet".
How do you pronounce vò vẽ?
IPA: Hanoi [vɔ˨˩ vɛ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vɔ˨˩ vɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: vò — falling tone (huyền), vẽ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with vò vẽ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con vò vẽ" (one lesser banded hornet).