thuốc cá
noun
Hanoi [tʰuək̚˧˦ kaː˧˦]Huế [tʰuək̚˦˧˥ kaː˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰuək̚˦˥ kaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuốc cá means derris.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây thuốc cá (one derris)
Meanings of thuốc cá in English
Noun
- derris
Etymology
thuốc (“to poison”) + cá (“fish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thuốc cá mean in English?
thuốc cá (noun) means "derris".
How do you pronounce thuốc cá?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰuək̚˧˦ kaː˧˦]; Saigon [tʰuək̚˦˥ kaː˦˥]. Tones: thuốc — rising tone (sắc), cá — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with thuốc cá?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây thuốc cá" (one derris).