lục nghệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋe˧˨ʔ]Huế [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ŋej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ŋej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lục nghệ means lễ; nhạc.
Chinese characters: 六藝 (六 “six” + 藝 “ability, skill”)
Meanings of lục nghệ in English
Noun
- lễ (禮, “rites”) (the Six Arts which form the basis of education in ancient Chinese culture)
- nhạc (樂, “music”) (the Six Arts which form the basis of education in ancient Chinese culture)
- xạ (射, “archery”) (the Six Arts which form the basis of education in ancient Chinese culture)
- ngự (御, “charioteering”) (the Six Arts which form the basis of education in ancient Chinese culture)
- thư (書, “calligraphy”) (the Six Arts which form the basis of education in ancient Chinese culture)
- số (數, “mathematics”) (the Six Arts which form the basis of education in ancient Chinese culture)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 六藝, composed of 六 (“six”) and 藝 (“ability, skill”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lục nghệ mean in English?
lục nghệ (noun) means "lễ; nhạc".
How do you pronounce lục nghệ?
IPA: Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ŋej˨˩˨]. Tones: lục — heavy tone (nặng), nghệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lục nghệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lục nghệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 六藝.