cua cạn
noun
Hanoi [kuə˧˧ kaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [kuə˧˧ kaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kuə˧˧ kaːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cua cạn means land crab.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con cua cạn (one land crab)
Meanings of cua cạn in English
Noun
- land crab
Etymology
Compound of cua (“crab”) + cạn (“dry”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cua cạn mean in English?
cua cạn (noun) means "land crab".
How do you pronounce cua cạn?
IPA: Hanoi [kuə˧˧ kaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kuə˧˧ kaːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: cua — level tone (ngang), cạn — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with cua cạn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con cua cạn" (one land crab).