nhân tình
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ tïŋ˨˩]Huế [ɲəŋ˧˧ tɨn˦˩]Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ tɨn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhân tình means mistress; the other man or woman; paramour.
Chinese characters: 人情 (人 “person” + 情 “feeling; love”)
Meanings of nhân tình in English
Noun
- mistress; the other man or woman; paramour
- dated lover; sweetheart
- dated mutual feelings between humans
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 人情, composed of 人 (“person”) and 情 (“feeling; love”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhân tình mean in English?
nhân tình (noun) means "mistress; the other man or woman; paramour".
How do you pronounce nhân tình?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ tïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ tɨn˨˩]. Tones: nhân — level tone (ngang), tình — falling tone (huyền).
Is nhân tình a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhân tình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 人情.