uyên ương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwiən˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔwiəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [(ʔ)wiəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
uyên ương means mandarin duck; duck of the genus Aix.
Chinese characters: 鴛鴦 Classifier: con — e.g. một con uyên ương (one mandarin duck)
Meanings of uyên ương in English
Noun
- mandarin duck (perching duck of the species Aix galericulata)
- duck of the genus Aix (generally)
Noun
- figurative lovebird; member of a romantic couple
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鴛鴦 (“mandarin duck”).
Frequently asked questions
What does uyên ương mean in English?
uyên ương (noun) means "mandarin duck; duck of the genus Aix".
How do you pronounce uyên ương?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwiən˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [(ʔ)wiəŋ˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: uyên — level tone (ngang), ương — level tone (ngang).
Is uyên ương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. uyên ương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鴛鴦.
What classifier is used with uyên ương?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con uyên ương" (one mandarin duck).