nam nữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [naːm˧˧ nɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [naːm˧˧ nɨ˧˨]Saigon [naːm˧˧ nɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nam nữ means male and female.
Chinese characters: 男女
Meanings of nam nữ in English
Noun
- collective male and female
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 男女 (literally “male and female”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nam nữ mean in English?
nam nữ (noun) means "male and female".
How do you pronounce nam nữ?
IPA: Hanoi [naːm˧˧ nɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [naːm˧˧ nɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: nam — level tone (ngang), nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is nam nữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nam nữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 男女.