nghê
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋe˧˧]Huế [ŋej˧˧]Saigon [ŋej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 猊 Classifier: con — e.g. một con nghê
Meanings of nghê in English
Noun
- a creature that has the traits of a dog and a lion (among others), serves as a guardian of temples, similar to a Chinese guardian lion
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 猊, contracted from Chinese 狻猊 (Toan Nghê). See that entry for meanings and etymology.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce nghê?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋe˧˧]; Saigon [ŋej˧˧]. Tones: nghê — level tone (ngang).
Is nghê a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghê is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 猊.
What classifier is used with nghê?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con nghê" (one nghê).