dế mèn
noun
Hanoi [ze˧˦ mɛn˨˩]Huế [jej˨˩˦ mɛŋ˦˩]Saigon [jej˦˥ mɛŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dế mèn means true cricket.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con dế mèn (one true cricket)
Meanings of dế mèn in English
Noun
- true cricket (Gryllidae)
Frequently asked questions
What does dế mèn mean in English?
dế mèn (noun) means "true cricket".
How do you pronounce dế mèn?
IPA: Hanoi [ze˧˦ mɛn˨˩]; Saigon [jej˦˥ mɛŋ˨˩]. Tones: dế — rising tone (sắc), mèn — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with dế mèn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con dế mèn" (one true cricket).