ngọc
[ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) gem; precious stone
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
花唭玉説端莊 / 𩄲輸渃𩯀雪讓牟䏧A smile like a flower, speech like jade, very comely. / What are clouds to her hair, what is snow to her complexion?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngọc” mean?
(noun) gem; precious stone
Is “ngọc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.