ngoại lai
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ laːj˧˧]Huế [ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ laːj˧˧]Saigon [ŋwaːj˨˩˨ laːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngoại lai means foreign; alien.
Chinese characters: 外來
Meanings of ngoại lai in English
Adjective
- foreign; alien
- Chỉ có những va chạm ngoại lai trong đời mới làm cho ta thực sự trưởng thành.Only by having those interactions in real life would make us truly mature.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 外來.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngoại lai mean in English?
ngoại lai (adjective) means "foreign; alien".
How do you pronounce ngoại lai?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ laːj˧˧]; Saigon [ŋwaːj˨˩˨ laːj˧˧]. Tones: ngoại — heavy tone (nặng), lai — level tone (ngang).
Is ngoại lai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngoại lai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 外來.