kiến sư tử
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiến sư tử means antlion.
Meanings of kiến sư tử in English
Noun
- antlion ≈ cúc
Etymology
kiến (“ant”) + sư tử (“lion”), calque of French fourmilion or English antlion.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiến sư tử mean in English?
kiến sư tử (noun) means "antlion".
How do you pronounce kiến sư tử?
IPA: Hanoi [kiən˧˦ sɨ˧˧ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [kiəŋ˦˥ ʂɨ˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: kiến — rising tone (sắc), sư — level tone (ngang), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with kiến sư tử?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con kiến sư tử" (one antlion).