úng
adjective
Hanoi [ʔʊwŋ͡m˧˦]Huế [ʔʊwŋ͡m˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔʊwŋ͡m˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
úng means rotten due to water; waterlogged.
Meanings of úng in English
Adjective
- rotten due to water
- waterlogged
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, úng could be written as 𤃟. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does úng mean in English?
úng (adjective) means "rotten due to water; waterlogged".
How do you pronounce úng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔʊwŋ͡m˧˦]; Saigon [ʔʊwŋ͡m˦˥]. Tones: úng — rising tone (sắc).