bói cá
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔj˧˦ kaː˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɔj˨˩˦ kaː˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓɔj˦˥ kaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bói cá means kingfisher.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bói cá (one kingfisher)
Meanings of bói cá in English
Noun
- kingfisher
Etymology
From bói (“to divine, to fortune-telling”) + cá (“fish”), literally "fish fortune teller".
Frequently asked questions
What does bói cá mean in English?
bói cá (noun) means "kingfisher".
How do you pronounce bói cá?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔj˧˦ kaː˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɔj˦˥ kaː˦˥]. Tones: bói — rising tone (sắc), cá — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bói cá?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bói cá" (one kingfisher).