hữu ngạn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ ŋaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [hɨw˧˨ ŋaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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hữu ngạn means the right bank.
Chinese characters: 右岸 (右 “right” + 岸 “bank”)
Meanings of hữu ngạn in English
Noun
- the right bank (river bank to the right when facing downstream)
Synonyms and antonyms of hữu ngạn
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 右岸, composed of 右 (“right”) and 岸 (“bank”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hữu ngạn mean in English?
hữu ngạn (noun) means "the right bank".
How do you pronounce hữu ngạn?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ ŋaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã), ngạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hữu ngạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hữu ngạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 右岸.