yến mạch
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiən˧˦ majk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔiəŋ˦˧˥ mat̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔiəŋ˦˥ mat̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
yến mạch means oats.
Chinese characters: 燕麥
Meanings of yến mạch in English
Noun
- oats (Avena sativa)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 燕麥.
Frequently asked questions
What does yến mạch mean in English?
yến mạch (noun) means "oats".
How do you pronounce yến mạch?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiən˧˦ majk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔiəŋ˦˥ mat̚˨˩˨]. Tones: yến — rising tone (sắc), mạch — heavy tone (nặng).
Is yến mạch a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. yến mạch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 燕麥.