ma da
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maː˧˧ zaː˧˧]Huế [maː˧˧ jaː˧˧]Saigon [maː˧˧ jaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 摩耶 Classifier: con — e.g. một con ma da
Meanings of ma da in English
Noun
- a kind of aquatic ghost or demon, believed to cause swimmers to drown
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce ma da?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ zaː˧˧]; Saigon [maː˧˧ jaː˧˧]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), da — level tone (ngang).
Is ma da a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ma da is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 摩耶.
What classifier is used with ma da?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ma da" (one ma da).