chim cánh cụt
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Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˦ kut̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ kɛɲ˦˧˥ kʊk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cim˧˧ kan˦˥ kʊk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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chim cánh cụt means a penguin.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chim cánh cụt (one penguin)
Meanings of chim cánh cụt in English
Noun
- a penguin (flightless sea bird)
Example sentences with chim cánh cụt
- Tôi thích chim cánh cụt. I like penguins.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
chim (“bird”) + cánh (“wing”) + cụt (“shortened, cut off”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chim cánh cụt mean in English?
chim cánh cụt (noun) means "a penguin".
How do you pronounce chim cánh cụt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˦ kut̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cim˧˧ kan˦˥ kʊk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), cánh — rising tone (sắc), cụt — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with chim cánh cụt?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chim cánh cụt" (one a penguin).