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cá biển

noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ ʔɓiən˧˩]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ ʔɓiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [kaː˦˥ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
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cá biển means sea fish; saltwater fish; marine fish.

Meanings of cá biển in English

Noun

  1. sea fish; saltwater fish; marine fish

Etymology

cá (“fish”) + biển (“sea”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cá biển mean in English?

cá biển (noun) means "sea fish; saltwater fish; marine fish".

How do you pronounce cá biển?

IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ ʔɓiən˧˩]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), biển — dipping tone (hỏi).

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