ngạo nghễ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋaːw˧˨ʔ ŋe˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋaːw˨˩ʔ ŋej˧˨]Saigon [ŋaːw˨˩˨ ŋej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngạo nghễ means arrogant.
Chinese characters: 傲睨
Meanings of ngạo nghễ in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 傲睨.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngạo nghễ mean in English?
ngạo nghễ (adjective) means "arrogant".
How do you pronounce ngạo nghễ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːw˧˨ʔ ŋe˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋaːw˨˩˨ ŋej˨˩˦]. Tones: ngạo — heavy tone (nặng), nghễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is ngạo nghễ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngạo nghễ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 傲睨.