nghi hoặc
verbadjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ hwak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋɪj˧˧ hwak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ wak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghi hoặc means to doubt; to suspect; to be suspicious.
Chinese characters: 疑惑 (疑 “to doubt” + 惑 “puzzled”)
Meanings of nghi hoặc in English
Verb
- to doubt; to suspect; to be suspicious (of)
Adjective
- doubtful; skeptical; suspicious
Adverb
- dubiously; skeptically; suspiciously
Noun
- a doubt; suspicion
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 疑惑, composed of 疑 (“to doubt”) and 惑 (“puzzled”). Doublet of ngờ vực.
Frequently asked questions
What does nghi hoặc mean in English?
nghi hoặc (verb) means "to doubt; to suspect; to be suspicious".
How do you pronounce nghi hoặc?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ hwak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ wak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nghi — level tone (ngang), hoặc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nghi hoặc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghi hoặc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 疑惑.