cầu gai
noun
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧]Huế [kəw˦˩ ɣaːj˧˧]Saigon [kəw˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu gai means sea urchin.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cầu gai (one sea urchin)
Meanings of cầu gai in English
Noun
- sea urchin ≈ nhum
Etymology
cầu (“sphere”) + gai (“spine”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cầu gai mean in English?
cầu gai (noun) means "sea urchin".
How do you pronounce cầu gai?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ ɣaːj˧˧]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), gai — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with cầu gai?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cầu gai" (one sea urchin).