ngọc khấu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ xəw˧˦]Huế [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ kʰəw˨˩˦]Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ kʰəw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngọc khấu means nutmeg.
Chinese characters: 玉蔻
Meanings of ngọc khấu in English
Noun
- nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) ≈ nhục đậu khấu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玉蔻.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngọc khấu mean in English?
ngọc khấu (noun) means "nutmeg".
How do you pronounce ngọc khấu?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ xəw˧˦]; Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ kʰəw˦˥]. Tones: ngọc — heavy tone (nặng), khấu — rising tone (sắc).
Is ngọc khấu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngọc khấu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玉蔻.