ngũ cung
noun
Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ŋʊw˧˨ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngũ cung means pentatonic.
Meanings of ngũ cung in English
Noun
- pentatonic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 五 (“five”) and 宮 (“first note of pentatonic scale”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngũ cung mean in English?
ngũ cung (noun) means "pentatonic".
How do you pronounce ngũ cung?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: ngũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), cung — level tone (ngang).