ngọc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngọc means gem; precious stone.
Meanings of ngọc in English
Noun
- gem; precious stone ≈ đá quý
Words with ngọc
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngọc could be written as 玊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玉.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngọc mean in English?
ngọc (noun) means "gem; precious stone".
How do you pronounce ngọc?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ngọc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngọc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngọc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玉.
What classifier is used with ngọc?
Common classifiers: viên, hòn — for example "một viên ngọc" (one gem).