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