ngay thẳng
adjective
Hanoi [ŋaj˧˧ tʰaŋ˧˩]Huế [ŋaj˧˧ tʰaŋ˧˨]Saigon [ŋa(ː)j˧˧ tʰaŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngay thẳng means honest; decent; having integrity.
Meanings of ngay thẳng in English
Adjective
- honest; decent; having integrity
Etymology
ngay + thẳng. Alternatively, calque of Chinese 正直 (chính trực).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngay thẳng mean in English?
ngay thẳng (adjective) means "honest; decent; having integrity".
How do you pronounce ngay thẳng?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaj˧˧ tʰaŋ˧˩]; Saigon [ŋa(ː)j˧˧ tʰaŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: ngay — level tone (ngang), thẳng — dipping tone (hỏi).