nhân sâm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ səm˧˧]Huế [ɲəŋ˧˧ ʂəm˧˧]Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ ʂəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhân sâm means ginseng.
Meanings of nhân sâm in English
Noun
- ginseng ≈ sâm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 人參.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhân sâm mean in English?
nhân sâm (noun) means "ginseng".
How do you pronounce nhân sâm?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ səm˧˧]; Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ ʂəm˧˧]. Tones: nhân — level tone (ngang), sâm — level tone (ngang).
Is nhân sâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhân sâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 人參.
What classifier is used with nhân sâm?
Common classifiers: cây, củ — for example "một cây nhân sâm" (one ginseng).