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