xoan
nounadjective
Hanoi [swaːn˧˧]Huế [swaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xoan means bead tree.
Meanings of xoan in English
Noun
- bead tree (Melia azedarach)
Adjective
- oval-shaped
- mặt trái xoanan oval-shaped face
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, xoan could be written as 春. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does xoan mean in English?
xoan (noun) means "bead tree".
How do you pronounce xoan?
IPA: Hanoi [swaːn˧˧]; Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˧˧]. Tones: xoan — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with xoan?
Common classifiers: cây, trái, quả — for example "một cây xoan" (one bead tree).