luyện ngục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lwiən˧˨ʔ ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [lwiəŋ˨˩ʔ ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˨ ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
luyện ngục means purgatory.
Chinese characters: 煉獄 (煉 “to temper” + 獄 “prison”)
Meanings of luyện ngục in English
Noun
- purgatory
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 煉獄, composed of 煉 (“to temper”) and 獄 (“prison”)
Frequently asked questions
What does luyện ngục mean in English?
luyện ngục (noun) means "purgatory".
How do you pronounce luyện ngục?
IPA: Hanoi [lwiən˧˨ʔ ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˨ ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: luyện — heavy tone (nặng), ngục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is luyện ngục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. luyện ngục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 煉獄.