nghịch nhĩ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋïk̟̚˧˨ʔ ɲi˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋɨt̚˨˩ʔ ɲɪj˧˨]Saigon [ŋɨt̚˨˩˨ ɲɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghịch nhĩ means irritable.
Chinese characters: 逆耳
Meanings of nghịch nhĩ in English
Adjective
- irritable (to one's ears)
- Ăn nói bố láo, nghe nghịch nhĩ lắm.It’s jarring to the ear when I have to hear such crude speech from you.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 逆耳.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghịch nhĩ mean in English?
nghịch nhĩ (adjective) means "irritable".
How do you pronounce nghịch nhĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋïk̟̚˧˨ʔ ɲi˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋɨt̚˨˩˨ ɲɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: nghịch — heavy tone (nặng), nhĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is nghịch nhĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghịch nhĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 逆耳.