dộc
noun
Hanoi [zəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jəwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jəwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dộc means douc; langur.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con dộc (one douc)
Meanings of dộc in English
Noun
- douc
- langur
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, dộc could be written as 𤟂. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *k-joːk, probably of Sino-Tibetan origin. Cognate with Thavung kəjoːk⁷. Compare Proto-Karen *joɁᴰ and Burmese မျောက် (myauk).
Frequently asked questions
What does dộc mean in English?
dộc (noun) means "douc; langur".
How do you pronounce dộc?
IPA: Hanoi [zəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jəwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: dộc — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with dộc?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con dộc" (one douc).