sơn dương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səːn˧˧ zɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [ʂəːŋ˧˧ jɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ jɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơn dương means a serow.
Chinese characters: 山羊 (山 “mountain” + 羊 “goat”) Classifier: con — e.g. một con sơn dương (one serow)
Meanings of sơn dương in English
Noun
- a serow ≈ than
- some other goat-like ungulates that live in mountains, such as the chamois or the ibex
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 山羊, composed of 山 (“mountain”) and 羊 (“goat”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sơn dương mean in English?
sơn dương (noun) means "a serow".
How do you pronounce sơn dương?
IPA: Hanoi [səːn˧˧ zɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ jɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: sơn — level tone (ngang), dương — level tone (ngang).
Is sơn dương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơn dương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 山羊.
What classifier is used with sơn dương?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con sơn dương" (one a serow).