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nghi án

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ ʔaːn˧˦]Huế [ŋɪj˧˧ ʔaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ ʔaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
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nghi án means doubtful legal case; disputed case; mysterious case.

Chinese characters: 疑案

Meanings of nghi án in English

Noun

  1. doubtful legal case; disputed case; mysterious case

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 疑案.

Frequently asked questions

What does nghi án mean in English?

nghi án (noun) means "doubtful legal case; disputed case; mysterious case".

How do you pronounce nghi án?

IPA: Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ ʔaːn˧˦]; Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ ʔaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: nghi — level tone (ngang), án — rising tone (sắc).

Is nghi án a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. nghi án is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 疑案.

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