ác nhân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ɲən˧˧]Huế [ʔaːk̚˦˧˥ ɲəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ɲəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ác nhân means evildoer; villain.
Chinese characters: 惡人 (惡 “evil” + 人 “person, people”) Classifier: kẻ, tên — e.g. một kẻ ác nhân (one evildoer)
Meanings of ác nhân in English
Noun
- evildoer
- villain
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惡人, composed of 惡 (“evil”) and 人 (“person, people”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ác nhân mean in English?
ác nhân (noun) means "evildoer; villain".
How do you pronounce ác nhân?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ɲən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ɲəŋ˧˧]. Tones: ác — rising tone (sắc), nhân — level tone (ngang).
Is ác nhân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ác nhân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 惡人.
What classifier is used with ác nhân?
Common classifiers: kẻ, tên — for example "một kẻ ác nhân" (one evildoer).