ngọc phả
[ŋawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ faː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) genealogy book of a royal lineage
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] những gì được kể ra có cội nguồn từ Ngọc phả ở đền thờ Hai Bà Trưng đã thất lạc từ lâu.[…] what is told originates from the Genealogy at the temple for the Trưng sisters, which had for long been lost.
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 phả” mean?
(noun) genealogy book of a royal lineage
Is “ngọc phả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.