trứng cá
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦ kaː˧˦]Huế [ʈɨŋ˦˧˥ kaː˨˩˦]Saigon [ʈɨŋ˦˥ kaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trứng cá means a fish egg; roe.
Meanings of trứng cá in English
Noun
- literal a fish egg(s); roe
- Muntingia calabura
- abbreviation short for mụn trứng cá (“acne pimple”)
Etymology
trứng (“egg”) + cá (“fish”). Muntingia calabura is so called as the inside of the fruit resembles roe.
Frequently asked questions
What does trứng cá mean in English?
trứng cá (noun) means "a fish egg; roe".
How do you pronounce trứng cá?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦ kaː˧˦]; Saigon [ʈɨŋ˦˥ kaː˦˥]. Tones: trứng — rising tone (sắc), cá — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with trứng cá?
Common classifiers: cây, trái — for example "một cây trứng cá" (one a fish egg).