thịt cầy
noun
Hanoi [tʰit̚˧˨ʔ kəj˨˩]Huế [tʰit̚˨˩ʔ kəj˦˩]Saigon [tʰɨt̚˨˩˨ kəj˨˩] browser voice
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thịt cầy means civet meat; dog meat.
Meanings of thịt cầy in English
Noun
- civet meat
- euphemistic dog meat ≈ thịt chó
Etymology
thịt (“meat; flesh”) + cầy (“civet”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thịt cầy mean in English?
thịt cầy (noun) means "civet meat; dog meat".
How do you pronounce thịt cầy?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰit̚˧˨ʔ kəj˨˩]; Saigon [tʰɨt̚˨˩˨ kəj˨˩]. Tones: thịt — heavy tone (nặng), cầy — falling tone (huyền).