ngọc lan
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ laːn˧˧]Huế [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ laːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ laːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngọc lan means magnolia.
Chinese characters: 玉蘭 (玉 “jade” + 蘭 “orchid”) Classifier: cây, bông, hoa — e.g. một cây ngọc lan (one magnolia)
Meanings of ngọc lan in English
Noun
- magnolia
Words with ngọc lan
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玉蘭, composed of 玉 (“jade”) and 蘭 (“orchid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngọc lan mean in English?
ngọc lan (noun) means "magnolia".
How do you pronounce ngọc lan?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ laːn˧˧]; Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ laːŋ˧˧]. Tones: ngọc — heavy tone (nặng), lan — level tone (ngang).
Is ngọc lan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngọc lan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玉蘭.
What classifier is used with ngọc lan?
Common classifiers: cây, bông, hoa — for example "một cây ngọc lan" (one magnolia).