nguyệt cầm
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nguyệt cầm means synonym of đàn nguyệt.
Meanings of nguyệt cầm in English
Noun
- synonym of đàn nguyệt (“moon lute”) ≈ đàn nguyệt
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 月琴, composed of 月 (“moon”) and 琴 (“stringed instrument”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nguyệt cầm mean in English?
nguyệt cầm (noun) means "synonym of đàn nguyệt".
How do you pronounce nguyệt cầm?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ kəm˨˩]; Saigon [ŋwiək̚˨˩˨ kəm˨˩]. Tones: nguyệt — heavy tone (nặng), cầm — falling tone (huyền).
Is nguyệt cầm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nguyệt cầm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 月琴.