mào gà
noun
Hanoi [maːw˨˩ ɣaː˨˩]Huế [maːw˦˩ ɣaː˦˩]Saigon [maːw˨˩ ɣaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mào gà means celosia; cockscomb.
Classifier: hoa — e.g. một hoa mào gà (one celosia)
Meanings of mào gà in English
Noun
- celosia, cockscomb (Celosia)
Etymology
By surface analysis, mào (“bird's crest or comb”) + gà (“chicken”). Compare English cockscomb.
Frequently asked questions
What does mào gà mean in English?
mào gà (noun) means "celosia; cockscomb".
How do you pronounce mào gà?
IPA: Hanoi [maːw˨˩ ɣaː˨˩]; Saigon [maːw˨˩ ɣaː˨˩]. Tones: mào — falling tone (huyền), gà — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with mào gà?
Common classifiers: hoa — for example "một hoa mào gà" (one celosia).