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nghiệp

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋiəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋip̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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nghiệp means karma; trade; profession.

Chinese characters: 業

Meanings of nghiệp in English

Noun

  1. karma
  2. trade, profession

Words with nghiệp

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 業.

Frequently asked questions

What does nghiệp mean in English?

nghiệp (noun) means "karma; trade; profession".

How do you pronounce nghiệp?

IPA: Hanoi [ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nghiệp — heavy tone (nặng).

Is nghiệp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. nghiệp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 業.

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