ngu dân
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋu˧˧ zən˧˧]Huế [ŋʊw˧˧ jəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ŋʊw˧˧ jəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngu dân means to keep the people ignorant; to stultify the masses; to engage in obscurantism.
Chinese characters: 愚民
Meanings of ngu dân in English
Verb
- to keep the people ignorant; to stultify the masses; to engage in obscurantism
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 愚民, composed of 愚 and 民.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngu dân mean in English?
ngu dân (verb) means "to keep the people ignorant; to stultify the masses; to engage in obscurantism".
How do you pronounce ngu dân?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˧˧ zən˧˧]; Saigon [ŋʊw˧˧ jəŋ˧˧]. Tones: ngu — level tone (ngang), dân — level tone (ngang).
Is ngu dân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngu dân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 愚民.