vạn thọ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vaːn˧˨ʔ tʰɔ˧˨ʔ]Huế [vaːŋ˨˩ʔ tʰɔ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˨ tʰɔ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vạn thọ means Mexican marigold.
Meanings of vạn thọ in English
Noun
- Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 萬壽.
Frequently asked questions
What does vạn thọ mean in English?
vạn thọ (noun) means "Mexican marigold".
How do you pronounce vạn thọ?
IPA: Hanoi [vaːn˧˨ʔ tʰɔ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˨ tʰɔ˨˩˨]. Tones: vạn — heavy tone (nặng), thọ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is vạn thọ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vạn thọ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 萬壽.
What classifier is used with vạn thọ?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây vạn thọ" (one Mexican marigold).