nghiêm minh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧ mïŋ˧˧]Huế [ŋiəm˧˧ mɨn˧˧]Saigon [ŋim˧˧ mɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghiêm minh means strict but just.
Chinese characters: 嚴明
Meanings of nghiêm minh in English
Adjective
- of rules or law strict but just
- kỉ luật nghiêm minha strict and rightly implemented set of rules
- Người có hành vi tham nhũng phải bị xử lý nghiêm minh theo quy định của pháp luật.Those who committed corruption need to be prosecuted strictly with justice according to the law.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 嚴明.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghiêm minh mean in English?
nghiêm minh (adjective) means "strict but just".
How do you pronounce nghiêm minh?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiəm˧˧ mïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ŋim˧˧ mɨn˧˧]. Tones: nghiêm — level tone (ngang), minh — level tone (ngang).
Is nghiêm minh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghiêm minh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 嚴明.