nhí
adjective
Hanoi [ɲi˧˦]Huế [ɲɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ɲɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhí means infantile; childish.
Meanings of nhí in English
Adjective
- humorous, modifying words for occupations infantile; childish
- ca sĩ nhía child singer
- diễn viên nhía child actor
Words with nhí
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nhí could be written as 致. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhí mean in English?
nhí (adjective) means "infantile; childish".
How do you pronounce nhí?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲi˧˦]; Saigon [ɲɪj˦˥]. Tones: nhí — rising tone (sắc).