đàn nguyệt
noun
Hanoi [ʔɗaːn˨˩ ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗaːŋ˦˩ ŋwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗaːŋ˨˩ ŋwiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đàn nguyệt means moon lute; a traditional Vietnamese plucked.
Meanings of đàn nguyệt in English
Noun
- moon lute, a traditional Vietnamese plucked, fretted lute with a round body and two strings ≈ nguyệt cầm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 彈 (“classifier used for stringed instruments”) and 月 (“moon”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đàn nguyệt mean in English?
đàn nguyệt (noun) means "moon lute; a traditional Vietnamese plucked".
How do you pronounce đàn nguyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːn˨˩ ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗaːŋ˨˩ ŋwiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: đàn — falling tone (huyền), nguyệt — heavy tone (nặng).