ngũ âm
[ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) the five notes cung, thương, giốc, chủy, vũ of the classic pentatonic scale
Noun
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “ngũ âm” mean?
(noun) the five notes cung, thương, giốc, chủy, vũ of the classic pentatonic scale
Is “ngũ âm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.