nghĩa huynh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiə˦ˀ˥ hwïŋ̟˧˧]Huế [ŋiə˧˨ hwɨn˧˧]Saigon [ŋiə˨˩˦ wɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghĩa huynh means sworn elder brother; elder blood brother.
Chinese characters: 義兄
Meanings of nghĩa huynh in English
Noun
- literary sworn elder brother, elder blood brother (unrelated male older than oneself one has a strong relationship with)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 義兄.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghĩa huynh mean in English?
nghĩa huynh (noun) means "sworn elder brother; elder blood brother".
How do you pronounce nghĩa huynh?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiə˦ˀ˥ hwïŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [ŋiə˨˩˦ wɨn˧˧]. Tones: nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã), huynh — level tone (ngang).
Is nghĩa huynh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghĩa huynh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 義兄.