cá chiên
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ t͡ɕiən˧˧]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ t͡ɕiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kaː˦˥ ciəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá chiên means a devil catfish; dwarf goonch.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá chiên (one devil catfish)
Meanings of cá chiên in English
Noun
- a devil catfish; dwarf goonch (of the species Bagarius bagarius)
Noun
- fried fish
Etymology
From cá (“fish”) + chiên (“to fry”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cá chiên mean in English?
cá chiên (noun) means "a devil catfish; dwarf goonch".
How do you pronounce cá chiên?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ t͡ɕiən˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ ciəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), chiên — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cá chiên?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá chiên" (one a devil catfish).