ngọn
[ŋɔn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) top (of a tree); crown
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) peak (of a mountain); summit; tip; edge; point
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(classifier) Indicates mountains, hills, flagpoles, tall structures, flames or candles
Common questions
What does “ngọn” mean?
(noun) top (of a tree); crown
Is “ngọn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.