vi tảo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˧˧ taːw˧˩]Huế [vɪj˧˧ taːw˧˨]Saigon [vɪj˧˧ taːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vi tảo means microalgae.
Chinese characters: 微藻 (微 “micro-” + 藻 “algae”)
Meanings of vi tảo in English
Noun
- microalgae
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 微藻, composed of 微 (“micro-”) and 藻 (“algae”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vi tảo mean in English?
vi tảo (noun) means "microalgae".
How do you pronounce vi tảo?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˧˧ taːw˧˩]; Saigon [vɪj˧˧ taːw˨˩˦]. Tones: vi — level tone (ngang), tảo — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is vi tảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vi tảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 微藻.