anh hùng nghĩa hiệp
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
anh hùng nghĩa hiệp means a selfless person.
Meanings of anh hùng nghĩa hiệp in English
Noun
- idiomatic a selfless person, willing to risk their life to help others
Etymology
From anh hùng (“hero”) + nghĩa hiệp (“chivalrous”). Literally, “a chilvarous hero”.
Frequently asked questions
What does anh hùng nghĩa hiệp mean in English?
anh hùng nghĩa hiệp (noun) means "a selfless person".
How do you pronounce anh hùng nghĩa hiệp?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋiə˦ˀ˥ hiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔan˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋiə˨˩˦ hip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: anh — level tone (ngang), hùng — falling tone (huyền), nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã), hiệp — heavy tone (nặng).