noãn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [nwaːn˦ˀ˥]Huế [nwaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [nwaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
noãn means an ovule.
Chinese characters: 卵
Meanings of noãn in English
Noun
- an ovule
Words with noãn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 卵 (“egg”), from Middle Chinese 卵 (lwan^X). The Chinese word is originally zoological, but the Vietnamese derivation is strictly botanical. Compare Sichuanese Chinese 卵 (nuan³), Korean 卵 (nan). Compare also similar alteration in Romance descendants of Latin libella, such as French niveau. See also nói ngọng.
Frequently asked questions
What does noãn mean in English?
noãn (noun) means "an ovule".
How do you pronounce noãn?
IPA: Hanoi [nwaːn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [nwaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: noãn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is noãn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. noãn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 卵.