dã tràng
nounadjective
Hanoi [zaː˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕaːŋ˨˩]Huế [jaː˧˨ ʈaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ ʈaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dã tràng means sand-bubbler crab.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con dã tràng (one sand-bubbler crab)
Meanings of dã tràng in English
Noun
- sand-bubbler crab (especially of the family Dotillidae)
Adjective
- figurative useless; superfluous; unfruitful
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 冶 (“to smelt”) and 長 (“constantly”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dã tràng mean in English?
dã tràng (noun) means "sand-bubbler crab".
How do you pronounce dã tràng?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ ʈaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: dã — creaky rising tone (ngã), tràng — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with dã tràng?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con dã tràng" (one sand-bubbler crab).