vong quốc
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vong quốc means to lose one's country; to perish.
Meanings of vong quốc in English
Verb
- literary to lose one's country; to perish (of a state)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 亡國.
Frequently asked questions
What does vong quốc mean in English?
vong quốc (verb) means "to lose one's country; to perish".
How do you pronounce vong quốc?
IPA: Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˧˧ kuək̚˧˦]; Saigon [vawŋ͡m˧˧ wək̚˦˥]. Tones: vong — level tone (ngang), quốc — rising tone (sắc).
Is vong quốc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vong quốc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 亡國.