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kim ngân

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kim˧˧ ŋən˧˧]Huế [kim˧˧ ŋəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kim˧˧ ŋəŋ˧˧] browser voice
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kim ngân means honeysuckle.

Chinese characters: 金銀

Meanings of kim ngân in English

Noun

  1. honeysuckle

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 金銀 (“gold and silver”).

Frequently asked questions

What does kim ngân mean in English?

kim ngân (noun) means "honeysuckle".

How do you pronounce kim ngân?

IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ ŋən˧˧]; Saigon [kim˧˧ ŋəŋ˧˧]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), ngân — level tone (ngang).

Is kim ngân a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. kim ngân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 金銀.

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