vú sữa
noun
Hanoi [vu˧˦ sɨə˦ˀ˥]Huế [vʊw˨˩˦ ʂɨə˧˨]Saigon [vʊw˦˥ ʂɨə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vú sữa means the star apple fruit; Chrysophyllum cainito.
Meanings of vú sữa in English
Noun
- the star apple fruit, Chrysophyllum cainito
Etymology
vú (“breast”) + sữa (“milk”), perhaps inspired by a folktale about a mother who turned into this tree, or inspires it.
Frequently asked questions
What does vú sữa mean in English?
vú sữa (noun) means "the star apple fruit; Chrysophyllum cainito".
How do you pronounce vú sữa?
IPA: Hanoi [vu˧˦ sɨə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vʊw˦˥ ʂɨə˨˩˦]. Tones: vú — rising tone (sắc), sữa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with vú sữa?
Common classifiers: cây, trái — for example "một cây vú sữa" (one the star apple fruit).