nghiêm cẩn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧ kən˧˩]Huế [ŋiəm˧˧ kəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ŋim˧˧ kəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghiêm cẩn means serious and respectful; solemn.
Chinese characters: 嚴謹
Meanings of nghiêm cẩn in English
Adjective
- serious and respectful, solemn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 嚴謹
Frequently asked questions
What does nghiêm cẩn mean in English?
nghiêm cẩn (adjective) means "serious and respectful; solemn".
How do you pronounce nghiêm cẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧ kən˧˩]; Saigon [ŋim˧˧ kəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: nghiêm — level tone (ngang), cẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is nghiêm cẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghiêm cẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 嚴謹.