nam sinh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [naːm˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [naːm˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [naːm˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nam sinh means a schoolboy.
Chinese characters: 男生 (男 “male” + 生 “student”)
Meanings of nam sinh in English
Noun
- a schoolboy
Synonyms and antonyms of nam sinh
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 男生, composed of 男 (“male”) and 生 (“student”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nam sinh mean in English?
nam sinh (noun) means "a schoolboy".
How do you pronounce nam sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [naːm˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [naːm˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: nam — level tone (ngang), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is nam sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nam sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 男生.