ntshiab

White Hmong

Etymology

From Proto-Hmong-Mien *ntshji̯əŋ (“clear, fresh”). Possible cognate found in Old Chinese 晴 (OC *zleŋ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɳɖʐʱiə˥˥/

Adjective

ntshiab

  1. clear, fresh
    Dej ntshiab ntshiab ― Fresh and clear water
  2. pure
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