nhân quả
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ kwaː˧˩]Huế [ɲəŋ˧˧ kwaː˧˨]Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ waː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 因果
Meanings of nhân quả in English
Noun
- the principle of karmic cause and effect regarding human conduct: a specific act or deed (nhân) shall return a justly positive or negative repercussion (quả)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 因果.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce nhân quả?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ kwaː˧˩]; Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ waː˨˩˦]. Tones: nhân — level tone (ngang), quả — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is nhân quả a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhân quả is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 因果.