ngó
verbnoun
Hanoi [ŋɔ˧˦]Huế [ŋɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [ŋɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngó means to take a peek; to have a quick look.
Meanings of ngó in English
Verb
- Northern Vietnam to take a peek; to have a quick look
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam, colloquial to see, to look at
Noun
- newly sprang bud (of lotus or water-taro)
Words with ngó
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngó could be written as 午, 𥘪, 𥄭, 𡉦. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Old Chinese 藕 (OC *C.ŋˤ(r)oʔ) (B-S) (SV: ngẫu).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngó mean in English?
ngó (verb) means "to take a peek; to have a quick look".
How do you pronounce ngó?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɔ˧˦]; Saigon [ŋɔ˦˥]. Tones: ngó — rising tone (sắc).