nịnh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [nïŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [nɨn˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nịnh means to flatter; to fawn.
Chinese characters: 佞
Meanings of nịnh in English
Verb
- to flatter; to fawn (upon)
Words with nịnh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 佞.
Frequently asked questions
What does nịnh mean in English?
nịnh (verb) means "to flatter; to fawn".
How do you pronounce nịnh?
IPA: Hanoi [nïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: nịnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nịnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nịnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 佞.