mực ghim
noun
Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ ɣim˧˧]Huế [mɨk̚˨˩ʔ ɣim˧˧]Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ ɣim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mực ghim means mitre squid.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con mực ghim (one mitre squid)
Meanings of mực ghim in English
Noun
- mitre squid (Uroteuthis chinensis) ≈ mực ống
Etymology
mực (“inkfish”) + ghim (“pin (n.)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mực ghim mean in English?
mực ghim (noun) means "mitre squid".
How do you pronounce mực ghim?
IPA: Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ ɣim˧˧]; Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ ɣim˧˧]. Tones: mực — heavy tone (nặng), ghim — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with mực ghim?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mực ghim" (one mitre squid).