hải ngoại
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˧˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [haːj˧˨ ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ ŋwaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hải ngoại means overseas; abroad.
Chinese characters: 海外
Meanings of hải ngoại in English
Noun
- overseas; abroad
- collective diaspora; expatriates
- kiều bào Việt Nam ở hải ngoạiVietnamese nationals who reside overseas
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 海外, literally “outside the sea”.
Frequently asked questions
What does hải ngoại mean in English?
hải ngoại (noun) means "overseas; abroad".
How do you pronounce hải ngoại?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˧˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ ŋwaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: hải — dipping tone (hỏi), ngoại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hải ngoại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hải ngoại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 海外.