ái nữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˦ nɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔaːj˨˩˦ nɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʔaːj˦˥ nɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ái nữ means an/the only daughter.
Chinese characters: 愛女 (愛 “beloved” + 女 “female”)
Meanings of ái nữ in English
Noun
- formal an/the only daughter ≈ quý nữ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 愛女, composed of 愛 (“beloved”) and 女 (“female”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ái nữ mean in English?
ái nữ (noun) means "an/the only daughter".
How do you pronounce ái nữ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˦ nɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔaːj˦˥ nɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: ái — rising tone (sắc), nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is ái nữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ái nữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 愛女.