nghiệt
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghiệt means harsh; stern; cruel.
Chinese characters: 孽
Meanings of nghiệt in English
Adjective
- harsh; stern; cruel
Words with nghiệt
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 孽.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghiệt mean in English?
nghiệt (adjective) means "harsh; stern; cruel".
How do you pronounce nghiệt?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nghiệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nghiệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghiệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 孽.