ngọn

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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From Proto-Vietic *ŋɔːnʔ (tip; end). Possibly related to ngón (digit).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ngọn (𦰟, , 󱠚)

  1. top (of a tree); crown
  2. peak (of a mountain); summit; tip; edge; point

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ngọn

  1. Indicates mountains, hills, flagpoles, tall structures, flames or candles