xương rồng
noun
Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ zəwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [sɨəŋ˧˧ ʐəwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xương rồng means cactus.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây xương rồng (one cactus)
Meanings of xương rồng in English
Noun
- cactus
Example sentences with xương rồng
- Saguaro là một giống xương rồng. The saguaro is a race of cactus.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
From xương (“bone”) + rồng (“dragon”). Compare Chinese 龍骨花 /龙骨花 (long cốt hoa).
Frequently asked questions
What does xương rồng mean in English?
xương rồng (noun) means "cactus".
How do you pronounce xương rồng?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧ zəwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [sɨəŋ˧˧ ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: xương — level tone (ngang), rồng — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with xương rồng?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây xương rồng" (one cactus).