nệ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ne˧˨ʔ]Huế [nej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nệ means to be a stickler for.
Chinese characters: 泥
Meanings of nệ in English
Verb
- to be a stickler for, to insist on strict observance of (decorum, formality…)
Words with nệ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 泥.
Frequently asked questions
What does nệ mean in English?
nệ (verb) means "to be a stickler for".
How do you pronounce nệ?
IPA: Hanoi [ne˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nej˨˩˨]. Tones: nệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 泥.