rắn mối
noun
Hanoi [zan˧˦ moj˧˦]Huế [ʐaŋ˦˧˥ moj˨˩˦]Saigon [ɹaŋ˦˥ moj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rắn mối means skink.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con rắn mối (one skink)
Meanings of rắn mối in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam skink ≈ thằn lằn bóng
Etymology
rắn (“snake”) + mối (“common house gecko”). See also cá mối (“lizardfish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does rắn mối mean in English?
rắn mối (noun) means "skink".
How do you pronounce rắn mối?
IPA: Hanoi [zan˧˦ moj˧˦]; Saigon [ɹaŋ˦˥ moj˦˥]. Tones: rắn — rising tone (sắc), mối — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with rắn mối?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con rắn mối" (one skink).