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