nịnh thần
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [nïŋ˧˨ʔ tʰən˨˩]Huế [nɨn˨˩ʔ tʰəŋ˦˩]Saigon [nɨn˨˩˨ tʰəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nịnh thần means a sycophant.
Chinese characters: 佞臣 (佞 “flattery” + 臣 “courtier”)
Meanings of nịnh thần in English
Noun
- derogatory a sycophant
- archaic, derogatory a feudal courtier that would humor the monarch only to further his own agenda
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 佞臣, composed of 佞 (“flattery”) and 臣 (“courtier”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nịnh thần mean in English?
nịnh thần (noun) means "a sycophant".
How do you pronounce nịnh thần?
IPA: Hanoi [nïŋ˧˨ʔ tʰən˨˩]; Saigon [nɨn˨˩˨ tʰəŋ˨˩]. Tones: nịnh — heavy tone (nặng), thần — falling tone (huyền).
Is nịnh thần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nịnh thần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 佞臣.