ngọc lục bảo
noun
Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓaːw˧˩]Huế [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʔɓaːw˧˨]Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʔɓaːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngọc lục bảo means emerald.
Meanings of ngọc lục bảo in English
Noun
- emerald
Etymology
Vietnamization of Chinese 綠寶石
Frequently asked questions
What does ngọc lục bảo mean in English?
ngọc lục bảo (noun) means "emerald".
How do you pronounce ngọc lục bảo?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓaːw˧˩]; Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʔɓaːw˨˩˦]. Tones: ngọc — heavy tone (nặng), lục — heavy tone (nặng), bảo — dipping tone (hỏi).