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