não cá vàng
adjective
Hanoi [naːw˦ˀ˥ kaː˧˦ vaːŋ˨˩]Huế [naːw˧˨ kaː˨˩˦ vaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [naːw˨˩˦ kaː˦˥ vaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
não cá vàng means having a poor memory; forgetful.
Meanings of não cá vàng in English
Adjective
- figurative having a poor memory; forgetful
Etymology
não (“brain”) + cá vàng (“goldfish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does não cá vàng mean in English?
não cá vàng (adjective) means "having a poor memory; forgetful".
How do you pronounce não cá vàng?
IPA: Hanoi [naːw˦ˀ˥ kaː˧˦ vaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [naːw˨˩˦ kaː˦˥ vaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: não — creaky rising tone (ngã), cá — rising tone (sắc), vàng — falling tone (huyền).