hàng ngũ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːŋ˨˩ ŋu˦ˀ˥]Huế [haːŋ˦˩ ŋʊw˧˨]Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ ŋʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hàng ngũ means line; rank; file.
Chinese characters: 行伍
Meanings of hàng ngũ in English
Noun
- line; rank; file
- siết chặt hàng ngũto close ranks
- đứng vào hàng ngũ Đảng cộng sản Việt Namto join the ranks of the Vietnamese Communist Party
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 行伍, composed of 行 and 伍.
Frequently asked questions
What does hàng ngũ mean in English?
hàng ngũ (noun) means "line; rank; file".
How do you pronounce hàng ngũ?
IPA: Hanoi [haːŋ˨˩ ŋu˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ ŋʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: hàng — falling tone (huyền), ngũ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hàng ngũ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hàng ngũ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 行伍.