hư nhược
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨ˧˧ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hɨ˧˧ ɲɨək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hɨ˧˧ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hư nhược means weakened; enfeebled; debilitated.
Chinese characters: 虛弱 (虛 “empty” + 弱 “weak”)
Meanings of hư nhược in English
Adjective
- weakened; enfeebled; debilitated (especially of health or anatomy)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 虛弱, composed of 虛 (“empty”) and 弱 (“weak”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hư nhược mean in English?
hư nhược (adjective) means "weakened; enfeebled; debilitated".
How do you pronounce hư nhược?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨ˧˧ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hɨ˧˧ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hư — level tone (ngang), nhược — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hư nhược a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hư nhược is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 虛弱.