ngọc nữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ nɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ nɨ˧˨]Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ nɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngọc nữ means bleeding glory-bower.
Chinese characters: 玉女 (玉 “gem” + 女 “female person”)
Meanings of ngọc nữ in English
Noun
- bleeding glory-bower
- uncommon a beautiful girl or woman
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玉女, composed of 玉 (“gem”) and 女 (“female person”), from Literary Chinese 玉女 (yùnǚ, “beautiful girl”). Doublet of Ngọc Nữ.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngọc nữ mean in English?
ngọc nữ (noun) means "bleeding glory-bower".
How do you pronounce ngọc nữ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ nɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ nɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: ngọc — heavy tone (nặng), nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is ngọc nữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngọc nữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玉女.