cú lợn
noun
Hanoi [ku˧˦ ləːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʊw˨˩˦ ləːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʊw˦˥ ləːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cú lợn means a barn owl.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cú lợn (one barn owl)
Meanings of cú lợn in English
Noun
- a barn owl
Etymology
cú (“owl”) + lợn (“pig”)
Frequently asked questions
What does cú lợn mean in English?
cú lợn (noun) means "a barn owl".
How do you pronounce cú lợn?
IPA: Hanoi [ku˧˦ ləːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʊw˦˥ ləːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: cú — rising tone (sắc), lợn — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with cú lợn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cú lợn" (one a barn owl).