ngâm vịnh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋəm˧˧ vïŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋəm˧˧ vɨn˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋəm˧˧ vɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngâm vịnh means to chant poetry.
Chinese characters: 吟詠
Meanings of ngâm vịnh in English
Verb
- to chant poetry
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 吟詠.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngâm vịnh mean in English?
ngâm vịnh (verb) means "to chant poetry".
How do you pronounce ngâm vịnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋəm˧˧ vïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋəm˧˧ vɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: ngâm — level tone (ngang), vịnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngâm vịnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngâm vịnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 吟詠.