linh cẩu
noun
Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ kəw˧˩]Huế [lɨn˧˧ kəw˧˨]Saigon [lɨn˧˧ kəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
linh cẩu means hyena.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con linh cẩu (one hyena)
Meanings of linh cẩu in English
Noun
- hyena (mammal)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 靈 and 狗 (“dog”). Compare linh miêu, Linh trưởng.
Frequently asked questions
What does linh cẩu mean in English?
linh cẩu (noun) means "hyena".
How do you pronounce linh cẩu?
IPA: Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ kəw˧˩]; Saigon [lɨn˧˧ kəw˨˩˦]. Tones: linh — level tone (ngang), cẩu — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with linh cẩu?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con linh cẩu" (one hyena).