cá hẻn
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ hɛn˧˩]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ hɛŋ˧˨]Saigon [kaː˦˥ hɛŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá hẻn means airbreathing catfish.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá hẻn (one airbreathing catfish)
Meanings of cá hẻn in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam airbreathing catfish ≈ cá trê
Frequently asked questions
What does cá hẻn mean in English?
cá hẻn (noun) means "airbreathing catfish".
How do you pronounce cá hẻn?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ hɛn˧˩]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ hɛŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), hẻn — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with cá hẻn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá hẻn" (one airbreathing catfish).