ô nhục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔow˧˧ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔow˧˧ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ô nhục means to insult; to humiliate.
Chinese characters: 污辱
Meanings of ô nhục in English
Verb
- to insult; to humiliate
- to stain; to denigrate; to sully; to tarnish
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 污辱
Frequently asked questions
What does ô nhục mean in English?
ô nhục (verb) means "to insult; to humiliate".
How do you pronounce ô nhục?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔow˧˧ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ô — level tone (ngang), nhục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ô nhục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ô nhục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 污辱.