hoà nhã
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˨˩ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [hwaː˦˩ ɲaː˧˨]Saigon [waː˨˩ ɲaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoà nhã means affable; courteous.
Chinese characters: 和雅
Meanings of hoà nhã in English
Adjective
- affable, courteous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 和雅, composed of 和 and 雅.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoà nhã mean in English?
hoà nhã (adjective) means "affable; courteous".
How do you pronounce hoà nhã?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˨˩ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [waː˨˩ ɲaː˨˩˦]. Tones: hoà — falling tone (huyền), nhã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hoà nhã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoà nhã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 和雅.