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