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