nghiêm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧]Huế [ŋiəm˧˧]Saigon [ŋim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghiêm means strict; grave; stern.
Chinese characters: 嚴
Meanings of nghiêm in English
Adjective
- strict, grave, stern
Words with nghiêm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 嚴.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghiêm mean in English?
nghiêm (adjective) means "strict; grave; stern".
How do you pronounce nghiêm?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧]; Saigon [ŋim˧˧]. Tones: nghiêm — level tone (ngang).
Is nghiêm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghiêm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 嚴.