nàng tiên cá
noun
Hanoi [naːŋ˨˩ tiən˧˧ kaː˧˦]Huế [naːŋ˦˩ tiəŋ˧˧ kaː˨˩˦]Saigon [naːŋ˨˩ tiəŋ˧˧ kaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nàng tiên cá means mermaid.
Meanings of nàng tiên cá in English
Noun
- mermaid
Etymology
Compound word from nàng tiên + cá (“fish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nàng tiên cá mean in English?
nàng tiên cá (noun) means "mermaid".
How do you pronounce nàng tiên cá?
IPA: Hanoi [naːŋ˨˩ tiən˧˧ kaː˧˦]; Saigon [naːŋ˨˩ tiəŋ˧˧ kaː˦˥]. Tones: nàng — falling tone (huyền), tiên — level tone (ngang), cá — rising tone (sắc).