cá tai tượng
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá tai tượng means giant gourami.
Meanings of cá tai tượng in English
Noun
- giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy)
Etymology
cá (“fish”) + tai (“ear”) + tượng (“elephant”), literally “elephant ear fish”.
Frequently asked questions
What does cá tai tượng mean in English?
cá tai tượng (noun) means "giant gourami".
How do you pronounce cá tai tượng?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ taːj˧˧ tɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ taːj˧˧ tɨəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), tai — level tone (ngang), tượng — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with cá tai tượng?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá tai tượng" (one giant gourami).