nghị viên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋi˧˨ʔ viən˧˧]Huế [ŋɪj˨˩ʔ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ŋɪj˨˩˨ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghị viên means synonym of nghị sĩ.
Chinese characters: 議員 (議 “to discuss” + 員 “member”)
Meanings of nghị viên in English
Noun
- synonym of nghị sĩ (“parliamentarian”) ≈ nghị sĩ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 議員, composed of 議 (“to discuss”) and 員 (“member”), Japanese 議員 (giin).
Frequently asked questions
What does nghị viên mean in English?
nghị viên (noun) means "synonym of nghị sĩ".
How do you pronounce nghị viên?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋi˧˨ʔ viən˧˧]; Saigon [ŋɪj˨˩˨ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: nghị — heavy tone (nặng), viên — level tone (ngang).
Is nghị viên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghị viên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 議員.