ngu muội
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋu˧˧ muəj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋʊw˧˧ muj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋʊw˧˧ muj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngu muội means ignorant; completely dim-headed.
Chinese characters: 愚昧
Meanings of ngu muội in English
Adjective
- ignorant, completely dim-headed
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 愚昧 (“ignorant”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngu muội mean in English?
ngu muội (adjective) means "ignorant; completely dim-headed".
How do you pronounce ngu muội?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋu˧˧ muəj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋʊw˧˧ muj˨˩˨]. Tones: ngu — level tone (ngang), muội — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngu muội a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngu muội is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 愚昧.