cá thu
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ tʰu˧˧]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ tʰʊw˧˧]Saigon [kaː˦˥ tʰʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá thu means mackerel.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá thu (one mackerel)
Meanings of cá thu in English
Noun
- mackerel
Etymology
The second element is from a Tai language. Compare Thai ทู (tuu).
Frequently asked questions
What does cá thu mean in English?
cá thu (noun) means "mackerel".
How do you pronounce cá thu?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ tʰu˧˧]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ tʰʊw˧˧]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), thu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cá thu?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá thu" (one mackerel).