nâng niu
verb
Hanoi [nəŋ˧˧ niw˧˧]Huế [nəŋ˧˧ niw˧˧]Saigon [nəŋ˧˧ niw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nâng niu means to cherish; to coddle.
Meanings of nâng niu in English
Verb
- to take a loving care of; to cherish; to coddle
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nâng niu could be written as 能㝹, 㨢𫽠, 㨢𱠴, 㨢𢶑. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Reduplication of nâng. Compare ấp iu.
Frequently asked questions
What does nâng niu mean in English?
nâng niu (verb) means "to cherish; to coddle".
How do you pronounce nâng niu?
IPA: Hanoi [nəŋ˧˧ niw˧˧]; Saigon [nəŋ˧˧ niw˧˧]. Tones: nâng — level tone (ngang), niu — level tone (ngang).