nghệ
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋe˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghệ means turmeric.
Meanings of nghệ in English
Noun
- turmeric
Noun
- occupation, employment, trade, profession
Adjective
- colloquial, slang skillful or smooth, rizzful
- Thằng này nghệ quá nhể.This guy's rizz is through the roof.
Words with nghệ
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nghệ could be written as 乂, 艾. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 藝 (“ability”). Compare the non-Sino-Vietnamese reading nghề.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghệ mean in English?
nghệ (noun) means "turmeric".
How do you pronounce nghệ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋej˨˩˨]. Tones: nghệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nghệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 藝.
What classifier is used with nghệ?
Common classifiers: cây, củ — for example "một cây nghệ" (one turmeric).