chướng ngại
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˦ ŋaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɨəŋ˦˧˥ ŋaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɨəŋ˦˥ ŋaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chướng ngại means an obstacle; a hindrance; compare chướng ngại vật.
Chinese characters: 障礙
Meanings of chướng ngại in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 障礙 (“to hinder”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chướng ngại mean in English?
chướng ngại (noun) means "an obstacle; a hindrance; compare chướng ngại vật".
How do you pronounce chướng ngại?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˦ ŋaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɨəŋ˦˥ ŋaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: chướng — rising tone (sắc), ngại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chướng ngại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chướng ngại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 障礙.