bệnh nhi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ ɲi˧˧]Huế [ʔɓen˨˩ʔ ɲɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓəːn˨˩˨ ɲɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bệnh nhi means child patient.
Chinese characters: 病兒 (病 “illness” + 兒 “child”)
Meanings of bệnh nhi in English
Noun
- child patient
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 病兒, composed of 病 (“illness”) and 兒 (“child”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bệnh nhi mean in English?
bệnh nhi (noun) means "child patient".
How do you pronounce bệnh nhi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ ɲi˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓəːn˨˩˨ ɲɪj˧˧]. Tones: bệnh — heavy tone (nặng), nhi — level tone (ngang).
Is bệnh nhi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bệnh nhi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 病兒.