ốc sên
noun
Hanoi [ʔəwk͡p̚˧˦ sen˧˧]Huế [ʔəwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ʂen˧˧]Saigon [ʔəwk͡p̚˦˥ ʂəːn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ốc sên means land snail.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con ốc sên (one land snail)
Meanings of ốc sên in English
Noun
- land snail
Etymology
ốc (“snail”) + sên (“slug”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ốc sên mean in English?
ốc sên (noun) means "land snail".
How do you pronounce ốc sên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəwk͡p̚˧˦ sen˧˧]; Saigon [ʔəwk͡p̚˦˥ ʂəːn˧˧]. Tones: ốc — rising tone (sắc), sên — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ốc sên?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ốc sên" (one land snail).