nghị án
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋi˧˨ʔ ʔaːn˧˦]Huế [ŋɪj˨˩ʔ ʔaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋɪj˨˩˨ ʔaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghị án means to deliberate.
Chinese characters: 議案 (議 “to discuss; to deliberate” + 案 “case; judgment”)
Meanings of nghị án in English
Verb
- to deliberate (of a judge or jury, to discuss a case in private before reaching a verdict)
- Hội đồng xét xử vào phòng nghị án.The trial panel enters the room to deliberate.
- Thời gian nghị án kéo dài do tính chất phức tạp của vụ việc.The deliberation period was extended due to the complex nature of the case.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 議案, composed of 議 (“to discuss; to deliberate”) and 案 (“case; judgment”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nghị án mean in English?
nghị án (verb) means "to deliberate".
How do you pronounce nghị án?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋi˧˨ʔ ʔaːn˧˦]; Saigon [ŋɪj˨˩˨ ʔaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: nghị — heavy tone (nặng), án — rising tone (sắc).
Is nghị án a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghị án is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 議案.