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How do you say “precious stone” in Vietnamese?

“Precious stone” in Vietnamese is ngọc (gem), đá quý (gemstone).

Vietnamese words for “precious stone”

  • ngọcnoun
    Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨]ngọc heavy

    gem; precious stone

    for “precious stone” meaning: Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.

  • đá quýnoun
    Hanoi [ʔɗaː˧˦ kwi˧˦] · Saigon [ʔɗaː˦˥ wɪj˦˥]đá rising quý rising

    gemstone; precious stone

    for “precious stone” meaning: Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.

    • Quả táo là trái cây, và kim cương là hòn đá quý giá.An apple is a fruit, and a diamond is a precious stone.

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