cù kì
noun
Hanoi [ku˨˩ ki˨˩]Huế [kʊw˦˩ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [kʊw˨˩ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cù kì means stone crab.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cù kì (one stone crab)
Meanings of cù kì in English
Noun
- stone crab (Myomenippe hardwickii)
Frequently asked questions
What does cù kì mean in English?
cù kì (noun) means "stone crab".
How do you pronounce cù kì?
IPA: Hanoi [ku˨˩ ki˨˩]; Saigon [kʊw˨˩ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: cù — falling tone (huyền), kì — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with cù kì?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cù kì" (one stone crab).