Nam Phi
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [naːm˧˧ fi˧˧]Huế [naːm˧˧ fɪj˧˧]Saigon [naːm˧˧ fɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Nam Phi means South Africa.
Chinese characters: 南非
Meanings of Nam Phi in English
Proper noun
- South Africa (a country in Southern Africa)
Adjective
- South African
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 南非.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nam Phi mean in English?
Nam Phi (proper noun) means "South Africa".
How do you pronounce Nam Phi?
IPA: Hanoi [naːm˧˧ fi˧˧]; Saigon [naːm˧˧ fɪj˧˧]. Tones: nam — level tone (ngang), phi — level tone (ngang).
Is Nam Phi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Nam Phi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 南非.