hữu nghị
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ ŋi˧˨ʔ]Huế [hɨw˧˨ ŋɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ ŋɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hữu nghị means friendly.
Chinese characters: 友誼
Meanings of hữu nghị in English
Adjective
- friendly (of relationship, especially between countries)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 友誼.
Frequently asked questions
What does hữu nghị mean in English?
hữu nghị (adjective) means "friendly".
How do you pronounce hữu nghị?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ ŋi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ ŋɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã), nghị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hữu nghị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hữu nghị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 友誼.