cá lòng tong
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ lawŋ͡m˨˩ tawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ lawŋ͡m˦˩ tawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kaː˦˥ lawŋ͡m˨˩ tawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá lòng tong means certain small fishes in Cyprinidae.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá lòng tong (one certain small fishes in Cyprinidae)
Meanings of cá lòng tong in English
Noun
- certain small fishes in Cyprinidae, particularly those in the genus Luciosoma
Etymology
cá + lòng tong.
Frequently asked questions
What does cá lòng tong mean in English?
cá lòng tong (noun) means "certain small fishes in Cyprinidae".
How do you pronounce cá lòng tong?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ lawŋ͡m˨˩ tawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ lawŋ͡m˨˩ tawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), lòng — falling tone (huyền), tong — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cá lòng tong?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá lòng tong" (one certain small fishes in Cyprinidae).