hạ sĩ quan
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥ kwaːn˧˧]Huế [haː˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨ kwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [haː˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạ sĩ quan means a non-commissioned officer.
Chinese characters: 下士官 (下 “sub-” + 士官 “commissioned officer”)
Meanings of hạ sĩ quan in English
Noun
- a non-commissioned officer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 下士官, composed of 下 (“sub-”) and 士官 (“commissioned officer”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hạ sĩ quan mean in English?
hạ sĩ quan (noun) means "a non-commissioned officer".
How do you pronounce hạ sĩ quan?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥ kwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [haː˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: hạ — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), quan — level tone (ngang).
Is hạ sĩ quan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạ sĩ quan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 下士官.