muông thú
noun
Hanoi [muəŋ˧˧ tʰu˧˦]Huế [muəŋ˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [muəŋ˧˧ tʰʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
muông thú means animals.
Meanings of muông thú in English
Noun
- collective, literary animals
Etymology
From muông (“beast”, fossil word) + thú (“beast”). The use of synonymous elements conveys genericity or plurality. Compare xe cộ, rừng rú.
Frequently asked questions
What does muông thú mean in English?
muông thú (noun) means "animals".
How do you pronounce muông thú?
IPA: Hanoi [muəŋ˧˧ tʰu˧˦]; Saigon [muəŋ˧˧ tʰʊw˦˥]. Tones: muông — level tone (ngang), thú — rising tone (sắc).