nữ quyền
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [nɨ˦ˀ˥ kwiən˨˩]Huế [nɨ˧˨ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [nɨ˨˩˦ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nữ quyền means women's rights.
Chinese characters: 女權 (女 “female” + 權 “power”)
Meanings of nữ quyền in English
Noun
- women's rights
- abbreviation clipping of chủ nghĩa nữ quyền (“feminism”)
Adjective
- feminist
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 女權, composed of 女 (“female”) and 權 (“power”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nữ quyền mean in English?
nữ quyền (noun) means "women's rights".
How do you pronounce nữ quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [nɨ˦ˀ˥ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [nɨ˨˩˦ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), quyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is nữ quyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nữ quyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 女權.