ngũ đoản
adjective
Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔɗwaːn˧˩]Huế [ŋʊw˧˨ ʔɗwaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngũ đoản means short in body and limbs.
Meanings of ngũ đoản in English
Adjective
- short in body and limbs
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 五 and 短.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngũ đoản mean in English?
ngũ đoản (adjective) means "short in body and limbs".
How do you pronounce ngũ đoản?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔɗwaːn˧˩]; Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: ngũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), đoản — dipping tone (hỏi).