trứng gà
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦ ɣaː˨˩]Huế [ʈɨŋ˦˧˥ ɣaː˦˩]Saigon [ʈɨŋ˦˥ ɣaː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trứng gà means lucmo.
Meanings of trứng gà in English
Noun
- lucmo (Pouteria lucuma) ≈ lê-ki-ma
Etymology
Compound of trứng (“egg”) + gà (“chicken”). Compare English eggfruit.
Frequently asked questions
What does trứng gà mean in English?
trứng gà (noun) means "lucmo".
How do you pronounce trứng gà?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦ ɣaː˨˩]; Saigon [ʈɨŋ˦˥ ɣaː˨˩]. Tones: trứng — rising tone (sắc), gà — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with trứng gà?
Common classifiers: quả, trái, cây — for example "một quả trứng gà" (one lucmo).