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