chuột lắt
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ lat̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕuək̚˨˩ʔ lak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [cuək̚˨˩˨ lak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuột lắt means Polynesian rat; mouse.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chuột lắt (one Polynesian rat)
Meanings of chuột lắt in English
Noun
- by semnatic narrowing Polynesian rat (Rattus exulans)
- mouse
Etymology
Originally synonymous with the now widely used chuột nhắt (“mouse”). The scientific meaning of "Polynesian rat" is a case of semantic narrowing.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuột lắt mean in English?
chuột lắt (noun) means "Polynesian rat; mouse".
How do you pronounce chuột lắt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ lat̚˧˦]; Saigon [cuək̚˨˩˨ lak̚˦˥]. Tones: chuột — heavy tone (nặng), lắt — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with chuột lắt?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chuột lắt" (one Polynesian rat).