linh miêu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ miəw˧˧]Huế [lɨn˧˧ miw˧˧]Saigon [lɨn˧˧ miw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
linh miêu means lynx.
Chinese characters: 靈貓 Classifier: con — e.g. một con linh miêu (one lynx)
Meanings of linh miêu in English
Noun
- lynx
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 靈貓 (“civet”), with the 貓 /猫 reinterpreted to literally mean "cat", rather than any cat-like animal such as the civet. Compare linh cẩu, Linh trưởng.
Frequently asked questions
What does linh miêu mean in English?
linh miêu (noun) means "lynx".
How do you pronounce linh miêu?
IPA: Hanoi [lïŋ˧˧ miəw˧˧]; Saigon [lɨn˧˧ miw˧˧]. Tones: linh — level tone (ngang), miêu — level tone (ngang).
Is linh miêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. linh miêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 靈貓.
What classifier is used with linh miêu?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con linh miêu" (one lynx).