cá mòi
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ mɔj˨˩]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ mɔj˦˩]Saigon [kaː˦˥ mɔj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá mòi means sardine; pilchard.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá mòi (one sardine)
Meanings of cá mòi in English
Noun
- sardine; pilchard
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cá mòi could be written as 𩵜𩸳. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
cá (“fish”) + mòi (“air bubble”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cá mòi mean in English?
cá mòi (noun) means "sardine; pilchard".
How do you pronounce cá mòi?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ mɔj˨˩]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ mɔj˨˩]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), mòi — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with cá mòi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá mòi" (one sardine).