hồng ngọc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [həwŋ͡m˦˩ ŋawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồng ngọc means ruby.
Chinese characters: 紅玉
Meanings of hồng ngọc in English
Noun
- ruby
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紅玉.
Frequently asked questions
What does hồng ngọc mean in English?
hồng ngọc (noun) means "ruby".
How do you pronounce hồng ngọc?
IPA: Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hồng — falling tone (huyền), ngọc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hồng ngọc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồng ngọc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紅玉.