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chim nhại

noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ ɲaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ ɲaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cim˧˧ ɲaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
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chim nhại means mockingbird.

Classifier: con — e.g. một con chim nhại (one mockingbird)

Meanings of chim nhại in English

Noun

  1. mockingbird

Etymology

chim + nhại.

Frequently asked questions

What does chim nhại mean in English?

chim nhại (noun) means "mockingbird".

How do you pronounce chim nhại?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ ɲaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cim˧˧ ɲaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), nhại — heavy tone (nặng).

What classifier is used with chim nhại?

Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chim nhại" (one mockingbird).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.