cá rô phi
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ zo˧˧ fi˧˧]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ ʐow˧˧ fɪj˧˧]Saigon [kaː˦˥ ɹow˧˧ fɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá rô phi means tilapia.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá rô phi (one tilapia)
Meanings of cá rô phi in English
Noun
- tilapia
Etymology
cá rô + Phi. Literally "African climbing perch".
Frequently asked questions
What does cá rô phi mean in English?
cá rô phi (noun) means "tilapia".
How do you pronounce cá rô phi?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ zo˧˧ fi˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ ɹow˧˧ fɪj˧˧]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), rô — level tone (ngang), phi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cá rô phi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá rô phi" (one tilapia).