ngôi
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Vietnamese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From a form related to modern ngồi (“to sit”). Originally probably meant "seat", which then developed into the current meanings.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
- kingship or emperorship
- nối ngôi ― to inherit the throne
- (figurative) a grand title; high rank; status (of great importance)
- lên ngôi hoàng đế ― to ascend the imperial throne
- lên ngôi vô địch ― to become champion
- (grammar) person
- ngôi thứ hai số ít ― second person singular
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