tép riu
noun
Hanoi [tɛp̚˧˦ ziw˧˧]Huế [tɛp̚˦˧˥ ʐiw˧˧]Saigon [tɛp̚˦˥ ɹiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tép riu means Caridina flavilineata; a species of small shrimp.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con tép riu (one Caridina flavilineata)
Meanings of tép riu in English
Noun
- Caridina flavilineata, a species of small shrimp
- colloquial an unimportant thing; a trivial thing
- colloquial, derogatory a weakling; a nobody
- Thằng đó chỉ là tép riu.He's naught but a weakling.
Frequently asked questions
What does tép riu mean in English?
tép riu (noun) means "Caridina flavilineata; a species of small shrimp".
How do you pronounce tép riu?
IPA: Hanoi [tɛp̚˧˦ ziw˧˧]; Saigon [tɛp̚˦˥ ɹiw˧˧]. Tones: tép — rising tone (sắc), riu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with tép riu?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con tép riu" (one Caridina flavilineata).