non sông
noun
Hanoi [nɔn˧˧ səwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [nɔŋ˧˧ ʂəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [nɔŋ˧˧ ʂəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
non sông means country; nation; motherland.
Meanings of non sông in English
Noun
- country; nation; motherland
Etymology
From non (“mountain”) + sông (“river”), literally “rivers and mountains”. Compare giang sơn (江山).
Frequently asked questions
What does non sông mean in English?
non sông (noun) means "country; nation; motherland".
How do you pronounce non sông?
IPA: Hanoi [nɔn˧˧ səwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [nɔŋ˧˧ ʂəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: non — level tone (ngang), sông — level tone (ngang).