vẹm
noun
Hanoi [vɛm˧˨ʔ]Huế [vɛm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vɛm˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vẹm means certain bivalve molluscs.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con vẹm (one certain bivalve molluscs)
Meanings of vẹm in English
Noun
- certain bivalve molluscs
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vẹm could be written as 䗊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does vẹm mean in English?
vẹm (noun) means "certain bivalve molluscs".
How do you pronounce vẹm?
IPA: Hanoi [vɛm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vɛm˨˩˨]. Tones: vẹm — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with vẹm?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con vẹm" (one certain bivalve molluscs).