chó sói lửa
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ sɔj˧˦ lɨə˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕɔ˨˩˦ ʂɔj˨˩˦ lɨə˧˨]Saigon [cɔ˦˥ ʂɔj˦˥ lɨə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chó sói lửa means dhole.
Meanings of chó sói lửa in English
Noun
- dhole (Cuon alpinus)
Etymology
From chó sói ("wolf") + lửa ("fire"), so "fire wolf", a reference to the reddish fur.
Frequently asked questions
What does chó sói lửa mean in English?
chó sói lửa (noun) means "dhole".
How do you pronounce chó sói lửa?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ sɔj˧˦ lɨə˧˩]; Saigon [cɔ˦˥ ʂɔj˦˥ lɨə˨˩˦]. Tones: chó — rising tone (sắc), sói — rising tone (sắc), lửa — dipping tone (hỏi).