son
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Hanoi [sɔn˧˧]Huế [ʂɔŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʂɔŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
son means vermilion; unshakable; firm.
Meanings of son in English
Adjective
- vermilion
- rệp sona cochineal
- literary unshakable; firm
Noun
- sol, G
Noun
- red cosmetic
- lipstick
Words with son
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, son could be written as 侖, 倫, 崙, 𣗾. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
This word had initial *k-r- in Old Vietnamese.
Frequently asked questions
What does son mean in English?
son (adjective) means "vermilion; unshakable; firm".
How do you pronounce son?
IPA: Hanoi [sɔn˧˧]; Saigon [ʂɔŋ˧˧]. Tones: son — level tone (ngang).