ngoại sử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˩]Huế [ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ ʂɨ˧˨]Saigon [ŋwaːj˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
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ngoại sử means unofficial history.
Chinese characters: 外史
Meanings of ngoại sử in English
Noun
- unofficial history
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 外史, composed of 外 and 史.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngoại sử mean in English?
ngoại sử (noun) means "unofficial history".
How do you pronounce ngoại sử?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ŋwaːj˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: ngoại — heavy tone (nặng), sử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is ngoại sử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngoại sử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 外史.