ngũ âm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔəm˧˧]Huế [ŋʊw˧˨ ʔəm˧˧]Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngũ âm means the five notes cung; thương; giốc.
Chinese characters: 五音 (五 “five” + 音 “sound”)
Meanings of ngũ âm in English
Noun
- the five notes cung, thương, giốc, chủy, vũ of the classic pentatonic scale
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 五音, composed of 五 (“five”) and 音 (“sound”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngũ âm mean in English?
ngũ âm (noun) means "the five notes cung; thương; giốc".
How do you pronounce ngũ âm?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔəm˧˧]; Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧]. Tones: ngũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), âm — level tone (ngang).
Is ngũ âm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngũ âm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 五音.