Nữ Chân
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [nɨ˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕən˧˧]Huế [nɨ˧˨ t͡ɕəŋ˧˧]Saigon [nɨ˨˩˦ cəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Nữ Chân means Jurchen.
Chinese characters: 女眞
Meanings of Nữ Chân in English
Proper noun
- Jurchen (a group of Tungusic and affiliated peoples who traditionally inhabited the region of Manchuria)
Adjective
- related to Jurchen
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 女眞.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nữ Chân mean in English?
Nữ Chân (proper noun) means "Jurchen".
How do you pronounce Nữ Chân?
IPA: Hanoi [nɨ˦ˀ˥ t͡ɕən˧˧]; Saigon [nɨ˨˩˦ cəŋ˧˧]. Tones: nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), chân — level tone (ngang).
Is Nữ Chân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Nữ Chân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 女眞.