ngón
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) digit (finger or toe)
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngón taya finger (including the thumbs)
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) one's own little talent
Register: formal
Examples
Người làng ai cũng biết chút ngón võ để phòng thân.Villagers all know a bit of martial arts to protect themselves.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “ngón” mean?
(noun) digit (finger or toe)
Is “ngón” formal or informal?
ngón is generally formal.
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