tê giác xám
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tê giác xám means grey rhinoceros.
Meanings of tê giác xám in English
Noun
- risk management grey rhinoceros (a metaphor for a highly probable, high impact yet neglected threat)
Etymology
tê giác (“rhinoceros”) + xám (“grey”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tê giác xám mean in English?
tê giác xám (noun) means "grey rhinoceros".
How do you pronounce tê giác xám?
IPA: Hanoi [te˧˧ zaːk̚˧˦ saːm˧˦]; Saigon [tej˧˧ jaːk̚˦˥ saːm˦˥]. Tones: tê — level tone (ngang), giác — rising tone (sắc), xám — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with tê giác xám?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con tê giác xám" (one grey rhinoceros).