cá trắm cỏ
noun
Hanoi [kaː˧˦ t͡ɕam˧˦ kɔ˧˩]Huế [kaː˨˩˦ ʈam˦˧˥ kɔ˧˨]Saigon [kaː˦˥ ʈam˦˥ kɔ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cá trắm cỏ means grass carp.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cá trắm cỏ (one grass carp)
Meanings of cá trắm cỏ in English
Noun
- grass carp
Etymology
From cá trắm + cỏ (“grass”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cá trắm cỏ mean in English?
cá trắm cỏ (noun) means "grass carp".
How do you pronounce cá trắm cỏ?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˦ t͡ɕam˧˦ kɔ˧˩]; Saigon [kaː˦˥ ʈam˦˥ kɔ˨˩˦]. Tones: cá — rising tone (sắc), trắm — rising tone (sắc), cỏ — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with cá trắm cỏ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cá trắm cỏ" (one grass carp).