kì giông
noun
Hanoi [ki˨˩ zəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [kɪj˦˩ jəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kɪj˨˩ jəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kì giông means salamander.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con kì giông (one salamander)
Meanings of kì giông in English
Noun
- salamander ≈ cá cóc
Etymology
Perhaps from a dialectal (likely northern) pronunciation of kì nhông (“iguana”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kì giông mean in English?
kì giông (noun) means "salamander".
How do you pronounce kì giông?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˨˩ zəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩ jəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: kì — falling tone (huyền), giông — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with kì giông?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con kì giông" (one salamander).