long diên hương
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
long diên hương means ambergris.
Meanings of long diên hương in English
Noun
- 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.