nghiệt chướng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˦]Huế [ŋiək̚˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋiək̚˨˩˨ cɨəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghiệt chướng means evil creature.
Chinese characters: 孽障
Meanings of nghiệt chướng in English
Noun
- evil creature
- retribution for the sins of a previous life
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 孽障.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghiệt chướng mean in English?
nghiệt chướng (noun) means "evil creature".
How do you pronounce nghiệt chướng?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [ŋiək̚˨˩˨ cɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: nghiệt — heavy tone (nặng), chướng — rising tone (sắc).
Is nghiệt chướng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghiệt chướng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 孽障.