hải ngạn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˧˩ ŋaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [haːj˧˨ ŋaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hải ngạn means coast; seashore; coastline.
Chinese characters: 海岸
Meanings of hải ngạn in English
Noun
- formal coast, seashore, coastline
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 海岸, from Middle Chinese 海岸 (MC xojX nganH, “coast”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hải ngạn mean in English?
hải ngạn (noun) means "coast; seashore; coastline".
How do you pronounce hải ngạn?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˧˩ ŋaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hải — dipping tone (hỏi), ngạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hải ngạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hải ngạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 海岸.