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