mực quỷ
noun
Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ kwi˧˩]Huế [mɨk̚˨˩ʔ kwɪj˧˨]Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ wɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mực quỷ means vampire squid.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con mực quỷ (one vampire squid)
Meanings of mực quỷ in English
Noun
- vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis)
Etymology
mực (“inkfish → squid”) + quỷ (“devil, demon, fiend”). Partial calque of English vampire squid, as vampire is also translated into Vietnamese as quỷ hút máu (literally “blood-sucking fiend”) besides ma cà rồng.
Frequently asked questions
What does mực quỷ mean in English?
mực quỷ (noun) means "vampire squid".
How do you pronounce mực quỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ kwi˧˩]; Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ wɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: mực — heavy tone (nặng), quỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with mực quỷ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con mực quỷ" (one vampire squid).