cú vọ
nounadjective
Hanoi [ku˧˦ vɔ˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʊw˨˩˦ vɔ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʊw˦˥ vɔ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cú vọ means pygmy owl.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cú vọ (one pygmy owl)
Meanings of cú vọ in English
Noun
- pygmy owl
Adjective
- figurative, of a person scheming with ill intention towards other people
- đôi mắt cú vọscheming eyes
Etymology
cú + vọ.
Frequently asked questions
What does cú vọ mean in English?
cú vọ (noun) means "pygmy owl".
How do you pronounce cú vọ?
IPA: Hanoi [ku˧˦ vɔ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʊw˦˥ vɔ˨˩˨]. Tones: cú — rising tone (sắc), vọ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with cú vọ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cú vọ" (one pygmy owl).