ngữ văn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋɨ˦ˀ˥ van˧˧]Huế [ŋɨ˧˨ vaŋ˧˧]Saigon [ŋɨ˨˩˦ vaŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngữ văn means philology; Vietnamese.
Chinese characters: 語文 (語 “language” + 文 “literature”)
Meanings of ngữ văn in English
Noun
- as an academic field, postsecondary education philology
- as a subject, secondary education Vietnamese ≈ văn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 語文, composed of 語 (“language”) and 文 (“literature”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngữ văn mean in English?
ngữ văn (noun) means "philology; Vietnamese".
How do you pronounce ngữ văn?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɨ˦ˀ˥ van˧˧]; Saigon [ŋɨ˨˩˦ vaŋ˧˧]. Tones: ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), văn — level tone (ngang).
Is ngữ văn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngữ văn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 語文.