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long diên hương

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˧ ziən˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [lawŋ͡m˧˧ jiəŋ˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [lawŋ͡m˧˧ jiəŋ˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
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long diên hương means ambergris.

Chinese characters: 龍涎香

Meanings of long diên hương in English

Noun

  1. ambergris

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 龍涎香.

Frequently asked questions

What does long diên hương mean in English?

long diên hương (noun) means "ambergris".

How do you pronounce long diên hương?

IPA: Hanoi [lawŋ͡m˧˧ ziən˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [lawŋ͡m˧˧ jiəŋ˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: long — level tone (ngang), diên — level tone (ngang), hương — level tone (ngang).

Is long diên hương a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. long diên hương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 龍涎香.

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