thanh long

See also: Thanh Long

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 青龍 (Azure Dragon).

    Pronunciation

    • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]
    • (Huế) IPA(key): [tʰɛɲ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧] ~ [tʰɛɲ˧˧ lɔŋ˧˧]
    • (Saigon) IPA(key): [tʰan˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]
    • Homophone: Thanh Long

    Noun

    (classifier cây, trái, quả) thanh long

    1. pitaya, dragon fruit

    Usage notes