gian nguy
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ ŋwi˧˧]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ ŋwɪj˧˧]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ ŋwɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian nguy means difficult and dangerous; tough and perilous; going through trials and tribulations.
Chinese characters: 艱危
Meanings of gian nguy in English
Adjective
- difficult and dangerous; tough and perilous; going through trials and tribulations
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 艱危, composed of 艱 and 危.
Frequently asked questions
What does gian nguy mean in English?
gian nguy (adjective) means "difficult and dangerous; tough and perilous; going through trials and tribulations".
How do you pronounce gian nguy?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ ŋwi˧˧]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ ŋwɪj˧˧]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), nguy — level tone (ngang).
Is gian nguy a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gian nguy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 艱危.