hùm xám
noun
Hanoi [hum˨˩ saːm˧˦]Huế [hum˦˩ saːm˦˧˥]Saigon [hʊm˨˩ saːm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hùm xám means blue tiger; Maltese tiger.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con hùm xám (one blue tiger)
Meanings of hùm xám in English
Noun
- blue tiger; Maltese tiger
Etymology
hùm + xám.
Frequently asked questions
What does hùm xám mean in English?
hùm xám (noun) means "blue tiger; Maltese tiger".
How do you pronounce hùm xám?
IPA: Hanoi [hum˨˩ saːm˧˦]; Saigon [hʊm˨˩ saːm˦˥]. Tones: hùm — falling tone (huyền), xám — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with hùm xám?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con hùm xám" (one blue tiger).