gấu nước
noun
Hanoi [ɣəw˧˦ nɨək̚˧˦]Huế [ɣəw˨˩˦ nɨək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ɣəw˦˥ nɨək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gấu nước means water bear.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con gấu nước (one water bear)
Meanings of gấu nước in English
Noun
- water bear
Etymology
Compound of gấu (“bear”) + nước (“water”). Calque of English water bear.
Frequently asked questions
What does gấu nước mean in English?
gấu nước (noun) means "water bear".
How do you pronounce gấu nước?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣəw˧˦ nɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɣəw˦˥ nɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: gấu — rising tone (sắc), nước — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with gấu nước?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con gấu nước" (one water bear).