kim cang
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kim˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]Huế [kim˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kim˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kim cang means diamond.
Also spelled kim cương — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 金剛 (金 “gold; metal” + 剛 “hard”)
Meanings of kim cang in English
Noun
- diamond (gemstone) ≈ hột xoàn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 金剛, composed of 金 (“gold; metal”) and 剛 (“hard”), from Chinese 金剛 /金刚 (jīngāng).
Frequently asked questions
What does kim cang mean in English?
kim cang (noun) means "diamond".
How do you pronounce kim cang?
IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kim˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), cang — level tone (ngang).
Is kim cang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kim cang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 金剛.