mực lá
noun
Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ laː˧˦]Huế [mɨk̚˨˩ʔ laː˨˩˦]Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ laː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mực lá means bigfin reef squid.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con mực lá (one bigfin reef squid)
Meanings of mực lá in English
Noun
- bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana)
Etymology
mực (“inkfish”) + lá (“leaf”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mực lá mean in English?
mực lá (noun) means "bigfin reef squid".
How do you pronounce mực lá?
IPA: Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ laː˧˦]; Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ laː˦˥]. Tones: mực — heavy tone (nặng), lá — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with mực lá?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mực lá" (one bigfin reef squid).