chuột túi
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ tuj˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕuək̚˨˩ʔ tuj˨˩˦]Saigon [cuək̚˨˩˨ tuj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuột túi means kangaroo.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chuột túi (one kangaroo)
Meanings of chuột túi in English
Noun
- kangaroo ≈ căng-gu-ru
Etymology
chuột (“rat; mouse”) + túi (“pouch”), calque of Chinese 袋鼠 (đại thử, literally “pouched rat”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chuột túi mean in English?
chuột túi (noun) means "kangaroo".
How do you pronounce chuột túi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕuət̚˧˨ʔ tuj˧˦]; Saigon [cuək̚˨˩˨ tuj˦˥]. Tones: chuột — heavy tone (nặng), túi — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with chuột túi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chuột túi" (one kangaroo).