ngôi

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See also: ngoi, ngói, ngõi, ngơi, ngồi, and ngợi

Vietnamese

Etymology

From a form related to modern ngồi (to sit). Originally probably meant "seat", which then developed into the current meanings.

Pronunciation

Noun

ngôi (𡾵, 𠑖)

  1. kingship or emperorship
    nối ngôito inherit the throne
  2. (figurative) a grand title; high rank; status (of great importance)
    lên ngôi hoàng đếto ascend the imperial throne
    lên ngôi vô địchto become champion
  3. (grammar) person
    ngôi thứ hai số ítsecond person singular

Derived terms

Classifier

ngôi ()

  1. Indicates important structures, such as houses, buildings, markets, graves and stars

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