ngọc thạch
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʰajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ tʰat̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʰat̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngọc thạch means jade.
Chinese characters: 玉石
Meanings of ngọc thạch in English
Noun
- jade
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玉石 (“jade”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngọc thạch mean in English?
ngọc thạch (noun) means "jade".
How do you pronounce ngọc thạch?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʰajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋawk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʰat̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ngọc — heavy tone (nặng), thạch — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngọc thạch a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngọc thạch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玉石.