ái nam ái nữ
adjective
Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˦ naːm˧˧ ʔaːj˧˦ nɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔaːj˨˩˦ naːm˧˧ ʔaːj˨˩˦ nɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʔaːj˦˥ naːm˧˧ 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 nam ái nữ means bisexual or homosexual.
Meanings of ái nam ái nữ in English
Adjective
- idiomatic having an intersex genitalia or being intersex in general
- idiomatic, sexual orientation bisexual or homosexual
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 愛 (“to love”), 男 (“man”), 愛 (“to love”) and 女 (“woman”). Literally, “to love man and woman”.
Frequently asked questions
What does ái nam ái nữ mean in English?
ái nam ái nữ (adjective) means "bisexual or homosexual".
How do you pronounce ái nam ái nữ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˦ naːm˧˧ ʔaːj˧˦ nɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔaːj˦˥ naːm˧˧ ʔaːj˦˥ nɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: ái — rising tone (sắc), nam — level tone (ngang), ái — rising tone (sắc), nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).