ếch giun
noun
Hanoi [ʔəjk̟̚˧˦ zun˧˧]Huế [ʔet̚˦˧˥ jun˧˧]Saigon [ʔəːt̚˦˥ jʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ếch giun means a Ceylon caecilian.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ếch giun (one Ceylon caecilian)
Meanings of ếch giun in English
Noun
- a Ceylon caecilian (Ichthyophis glutinosus)
Etymology
ếch (“frog”) + giun (“worm”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ếch giun mean in English?
ếch giun (noun) means "a Ceylon caecilian".
How do you pronounce ếch giun?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəjk̟̚˧˦ zun˧˧]; Saigon [ʔəːt̚˦˥ jʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: ếch — rising tone (sắc), giun — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ếch giun?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ếch giun" (one a Ceylon caecilian).