hải mã
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˧˩ maː˦ˀ˥]Huế [haːj˧˨ maː˧˨]Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ maː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hải mã means seahorse; walrus.
Chinese characters: 海馬 (海 “sea” + 馬 “horse”) Classifier: con — e.g. một con hải mã (one seahorse)
Meanings of hải mã in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 海馬, composed of 海 (“sea”) and 馬 (“horse”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hải mã mean in English?
hải mã (noun) means "seahorse; walrus".
How do you pronounce hải mã?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˧˩ maː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ maː˨˩˦]. Tones: hải — dipping tone (hỏi), mã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hải mã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hải mã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 海馬.
What classifier is used with hải mã?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con hải mã" (one seahorse).