nhè nhẹ
adjective
Hanoi [ɲɛ˨˩ ɲɛ˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɲɛ˦˩ ɲɛ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɲɛ˨˩ ɲɛ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhè nhẹ means light; gentle.
Also spelled nhẹ — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of nhè nhẹ in English
Adjective
- in weight light
- of wind gentle
- of illness or injury mild; not severe
- of a file small
Synonyms and antonyms of nhè nhẹ
Antonyms
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *-ɲɛːlʔ (“light in weight”). Compare Muong Bi nhẽl, Proto-Bahnaric *-hjəːl, Proto-Katuic *ʔŋhaal ~ *ʔŋhɨal (whence Pacoh nghial), Nyah Kur [Central] khəja̱al and Mon သာ.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhè nhẹ mean in English?
nhè nhẹ (adjective) means "light; gentle".
How do you pronounce nhè nhẹ?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɛ˨˩ ɲɛ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɲɛ˨˩ ɲɛ˨˩˨]. Tones: nhè — falling tone (huyền), nhẹ — heavy tone (nặng).