cử nhân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨ˧˩ ɲən˧˧]Huế [kɨ˧˨ ɲəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kɨ˨˩˦ ɲəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cử nhân means bachelor.
Chinese characters: 舉人
Meanings of cử nhân in English
Noun
- bachelor (academical degree)
- historical “local laureate”, a scholar who passes all four portions of the provincial examination in ancient times
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 舉人.
Frequently asked questions
What does cử nhân mean in English?
cử nhân (noun) means "bachelor".
How do you pronounce cử nhân?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨ˧˩ ɲən˧˧]; Saigon [kɨ˨˩˦ ɲəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cử — dipping tone (hỏi), nhân — level tone (ngang).
Is cử nhân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cử nhân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 舉人.