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