ngón
noun
Hanoi [ŋɔn˧˦]Huế [ŋɔŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋɔŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngón means digit; one's own little talent.
Meanings of ngón in English
Noun
- digit (finger or toe)
- ngón taya finger (including the thumbs)
- literary one's own little talent
- Người làng ai cũng biết chút ngón võ để phòng thân.Villagers all know a bit of martial arts to protect themselves.
Words with ngón
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngón could be written as 𪮀, 阮, 𢭫, 𢯥. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *-ŋɔːnʔ (“finger”). Possible doublet of ngọn (“top; tip; peak”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngón mean in English?
ngón (noun) means "digit; one's own little talent".
How do you pronounce ngón?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɔn˧˦]; Saigon [ŋɔŋ˦˥]. Tones: ngón — rising tone (sắc).