cánh cam
noun
Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˦ kaːm˧˧]Huế [kɛɲ˦˧˥ kaːm˧˧]Saigon [kan˦˥ kaːm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cánh cam means ladybug/ladybird.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cánh cam (one ladybug/ladybird)
Meanings of cánh cam in English
Noun
- ladybug/ladybird ≈ bọ rùa
- Southern Vietnam, dialectal Anomala esmeralda
Etymology
cánh (“wing”) + cam (“orange”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cánh cam mean in English?
cánh cam (noun) means "ladybug/ladybird".
How do you pronounce cánh cam?
IPA: Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˦ kaːm˧˧]; Saigon [kan˦˥ kaːm˧˧]. Tones: cánh — rising tone (sắc), cam — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cánh cam?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cánh cam" (one ladybug/ladybird).