vòi rồng
noun
Hanoi [vɔj˨˩ zəwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [vɔj˦˩ ʐəwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [vɔj˨˩ ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vòi rồng means a tornado; a high-pressure water hose.
Meanings of vòi rồng in English
Noun
- a tornado
- a high-pressure water hose
Etymology
Probably a calque of Chinese 龍捲 /龙卷 (lóngjuǎn, literally “dragon roll”), equivalent to vòi (“hose; tube”) + rồng (“dragon”). Compare Japanese 竜巻 (tatsumaki).
Frequently asked questions
What does vòi rồng mean in English?
vòi rồng (noun) means "a tornado; a high-pressure water hose".
How do you pronounce vòi rồng?
IPA: Hanoi [vɔj˨˩ zəwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [vɔj˨˩ ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: vòi — falling tone (huyền), rồng — falling tone (huyền).