ngộ nhận
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋo˧˨ʔ ɲən˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋow˨˩ʔ ɲəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋow˨˩˨ ɲəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngộ nhận means to mistake or misunderstand something.
Chinese characters: 誤認
Meanings of ngộ nhận in English
Verb
- to mistake or misunderstand something, which leads to incorrect characterization or misjudgment
- ngộ nhận lòng tốt người tato mistake people's seemingly good intent
- Chớ có ngộ nhận.Make no mistake.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 誤認.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngộ nhận mean in English?
ngộ nhận (verb) means "to mistake or misunderstand something".
How do you pronounce ngộ nhận?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋo˧˨ʔ ɲən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋow˨˩˨ ɲəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: ngộ — heavy tone (nặng), nhận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngộ nhận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngộ nhận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 誤認.