ngũ uẩn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔwən˧˩]Huế [ŋʊw˧˨ ʔwəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ (ʔ)wəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngũ uẩn means the five skandhas.
Chinese characters: 五蘊
Meanings of ngũ uẩn in English
Noun
- the five skandhas
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 五蘊.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngũ uẩn mean in English?
ngũ uẩn (noun) means "the five skandhas".
How do you pronounce ngũ uẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔwən˧˩]; Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˦ (ʔ)wəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: ngũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), uẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is ngũ uẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngũ uẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 五蘊.