mực tàu
noun
Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ taw˨˩]Huế [mɨk̚˨˩ʔ taw˦˩]Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ ta(ː)w˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mực tàu means China ink; India ink.
Meanings of mực tàu in English
Noun
- China ink; India ink
Etymology
mực (“ink”) + tàu (“Chinese”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mực tàu mean in English?
mực tàu (noun) means "China ink; India ink".
How do you pronounce mực tàu?
IPA: Hanoi [mɨk̚˧˨ʔ taw˨˩]; Saigon [mɨk̚˨˩˨ ta(ː)w˨˩]. Tones: mực — heavy tone (nặng), tàu — falling tone (huyền).