mực dái
noun
Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ zaːj˧˦]Huế [mɨk̚˨˩ʔ jaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ jaːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mực dái means octopus.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con mực dái (one octopus)
Meanings of mực dái in English
Etymology
mực (“inkfish”) + dái (“scrotum”), second element likely referring to the shape of this cephalopod's mantle.
Frequently asked questions
What does mực dái mean in English?
mực dái (noun) means "octopus".
How do you pronounce mực dái?
IPA: Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ zaːj˧˦]; Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ jaːj˦˥]. Tones: mực — heavy tone (nặng), dái — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with mực dái?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mực dái" (one octopus).