ưng
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɨŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɨŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɨŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ưng means hawk.
Chinese characters: 鷹 Classifier: con — e.g. một con ưng (one hawk)
Meanings of ưng in English
Noun
- hawk
Verb
- to like and accept
Words with ưng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鷹.
Frequently asked questions
What does ưng mean in English?
ưng (noun) means "hawk".
How do you pronounce ưng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɨŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɨŋ˧˧]. Tones: ưng — level tone (ngang).
Is ưng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ưng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鷹.
What classifier is used with ưng?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con ưng" (one hawk).