nhân văn
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ van˧˧]Huế [ɲəŋ˧˧ vaŋ˧˧]Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ vaŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhân văn means humanist; humanistic.
Chinese characters: 人文
Meanings of nhân văn in English
Adjective
- humanist; humanistic
- compassionate, generous, charitable ≈ nhân ái
- lòng nhân văngenerosity
Noun
- in compounds, rare the humanities
- Đại học Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân vănthe University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Words with nhân văn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 人文.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhân văn mean in English?
nhân văn (adjective) means "humanist; humanistic".
How do you pronounce nhân văn?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲən˧˧ van˧˧]; Saigon [ɲəŋ˧˧ vaŋ˧˧]. Tones: nhân — level tone (ngang), văn — level tone (ngang).
Is nhân văn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhân văn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 人文.