Hoa ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [hwaː˧˧ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [waː˧˧ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Hoa ngữ means Chinese language.
Chinese characters: 華語
Meanings of Hoa ngữ in English
Noun
- Chinese language
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 華語.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hoa ngữ mean in English?
Hoa ngữ (noun) means "Chinese language".
How do you pronounce Hoa ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [waː˧˧ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is Hoa ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Hoa ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 華語.