nữ công gia chánh
noun
Hanoi [nɨ˦ˀ˥ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ zaː˧˧ t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [nɨ˧˨ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ jaː˧˧ t͡ɕɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [nɨ˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ jaː˧˧ can˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nữ công gia chánh means such as cooking; sewing; flower arranging.
Meanings of nữ công gia chánh in English
Noun
- housework that women are supposed to be good at, such as cooking, sewing, flower arranging, etc.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 女工 (“women's work”) and 家政 (“housekeeping”)
Frequently asked questions
What does nữ công gia chánh mean in English?
nữ công gia chánh (noun) means "such as cooking; sewing; flower arranging".
How do you pronounce nữ công gia chánh?
IPA: Hanoi [nɨ˦ˀ˥ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ zaː˧˧ t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [nɨ˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧ jaː˧˧ can˦˥]. Tones: nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), công — level tone (ngang), gia — level tone (ngang), chánh — rising tone (sắc).