cá mối
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ moj˧˦]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ moj˨˩˦]Saigon [kaː˦˥ moj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá mối means Saurida umeyoshii; lizardfish.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá mối (one Saurida umeyoshii)
Meanings of cá mối in English
Noun
- Saurida umeyoshii
- lizardfish
Etymology
cá (“fish”) + mối (“common house gecko”); parallel semantic composition as in English lizardfish. The second element is the same one as in rắn mối (“skink”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cá mối mean in English?
cá mối (noun) means "Saurida umeyoshii; lizardfish".
How do you pronounce cá mối?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ moj˧˦]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ moj˦˥]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), mối — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with cá mối?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá mối" (one Saurida umeyoshii).