nổi danh

adjective

Hanoi [noj˧˩ zajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [noj˧˨ jɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [noj˨˩˦ jan˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

nổidippinghỏi danhlevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

nổi danh means to become famous; or prestigious; as gained from the public.

Meanings of nổi danh in English

Adjective

to become famous, or prestigious, as gained from the public. ≈ lừng danh nức tiếng
- Nhiều ca nghệ sĩ nổi danh là nhờ hoạt động hải ngoại đấy chứ.That multiple singers have proven famous is due to their oversea activities, actually.

Etymology

nổi + danh

Frequently asked questions

What does nổi danh mean in English?

nổi danh (adjective) means "to become famous; or prestigious; as gained from the public".

How do you pronounce nổi danh?

IPA: Hanoi [noj˧˩ zajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [noj˨˩˦ jan˧˧]. Tones: nổi — dipping tone (hỏi), danh — level tone (ngang).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.