ngạ quỷ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋaː˧˨ʔ kwi˧˩]Huế [ŋaː˨˩ʔ kwɪj˧˨]Saigon [ŋaː˨˩˨ wɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngạ quỷ means preta; hungry ghost.
Chinese characters: 餓鬼
Meanings of ngạ quỷ in English
Adjective
- preta, hungry ghost ≈ ma đói
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 餓鬼.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngạ quỷ mean in English?
ngạ quỷ (adjective) means "preta; hungry ghost".
How do you pronounce ngạ quỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaː˧˨ʔ kwi˧˩]; Saigon [ŋaː˨˩˨ wɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: ngạ — heavy tone (nặng), quỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is ngạ quỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngạ quỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 餓鬼.