ngục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngục means prison.
Meanings of ngục in English
Noun
- in historical contexts, otherwise literary prison ≈ nhà tù
Words with ngục
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 獄.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngục mean in English?
ngục (noun) means "prison".
How do you pronounce ngục?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ngục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 獄.
What classifier is used with ngục?
Common classifiers: cái, căn — for example "một cái ngục" (one prison).