cá nhám
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ ɲaːm˧˦]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ ɲaːm˦˧˥]Saigon [kaː˦˥ ɲaːm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá nhám means shark.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá nhám (one shark)
Meanings of cá nhám in English
Noun
- shark (especially the smaller species)
Etymology
cá (“fish”) + nhám (“rough”), named so because of their crude skin.
Frequently asked questions
What does cá nhám mean in English?
cá nhám (noun) means "shark".
How do you pronounce cá nhám?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ ɲaːm˧˦]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ ɲaːm˦˥]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), nhám — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with cá nhám?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá nhám" (one shark).