hải tượng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˧˩ tɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [haːj˧˨ tɨəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ tɨəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hải tượng means walrus.
Chinese characters: 海象
Meanings of hải tượng in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 海象.
Frequently asked questions
What does hải tượng mean in English?
hải tượng (noun) means "walrus".
How do you pronounce hải tượng?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˧˩ tɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ tɨəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hải — dipping tone (hỏi), tượng — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hải tượng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hải tượng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 海象.