ngụ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋu˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋʊw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngụ means to reside; to live; to stay.
Chinese characters: 寓
Meanings of ngụ in English
Verb
- to reside; to live; to stay; to sojourn
- abbreviation short for ngụ ý (“to hint; to allude”)
Words with ngụ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寓.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngụ mean in English?
ngụ (verb) means "to reside; to live; to stay".
How do you pronounce ngụ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋʊw˨˩˨]. Tones: ngụ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngụ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngụ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寓.