Classifier 6 of 9 • Level 2
Ngọn — The Flame & Pointed Classifier
For flames, mountains, and tall pointed things. Objects that taper or rise upward.
Common Uses
ngọn lửa(flame) — flame
ngọn núi(mountain) — mountain
ngọn nến(candle) — candle
ngọn cỏ(blade of grass) — blade of grass
ngọn gió(gust of wind) — gust of wind
ngọn đèn(lamp/light) — lamp/light
Ngọn lửa cháy rực.(The flame burns brightly.) — The flame burns brightly.
Ngọn núi cao nhất Việt Nam.(The highest mountain in Vietnam.) — The highest mountain in Vietnam.