núc
nounverbadjective
Hanoi [nʊwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [nʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [nʊwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
núc means clay tripod for cooking.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái núc (one clay tripod for cooking)
Meanings of núc in English
Noun
- clay tripod for cooking
Verb
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam to chug
Adjective
- Northern Vietnam, of an animal plump, brawny, fat
- béo núcvery plump
Verb
- to hug tightly, entwine
Words with núc
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, núc could be written as 矗, 𫭵, 耨, 𠴐. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does núc mean in English?
núc (noun) means "clay tripod for cooking".
How do you pronounce núc?
IPA: Hanoi [nʊwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [nʊwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: núc — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with núc?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái núc" (one clay tripod for cooking).