khẩu ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəw˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kʰəw˧˨ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khẩu ngữ means spoken language; especially colloquialism.
Chinese characters: 口語 (口 “mouth” + 語 “speech”)
Meanings of khẩu ngữ in English
Noun
- spoken language, especially colloquialism
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 口語, composed of 口 (“mouth”) and 語 (“speech”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khẩu ngữ mean in English?
khẩu ngữ (noun) means "spoken language; especially colloquialism".
How do you pronounce khẩu ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [xəw˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is khẩu ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khẩu ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 口語.