nguyệt

[ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ]

Preserved but no longer current.

Meaning · English

(noun) the Moon

NounRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

𢚸(Lòng)踈(thơ)𠦳(ngàn)琰(dặm)月(nguyệt)巴(ba)更(canh).[Feeling that] the poetic inspiration [is now as wide as] a thousand miles, [standing] in the moon[light] in the third canh.
♀: Ơi, mới gặp anh Ánh mắt như ánh nguyệt Tướng trượng phu Phải thốt lên là "quá tuyệt"

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “nguyệt” mean?

(noun) the Moon

Is “nguyệt” formal or informal?

nguyệt is generally formal.