nhích
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhích means to inch.
Meanings of nhích in English
Verb
- to inch
Words with nhích
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nhích could be written as 滴, 蹢. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare nhếch and might have some influence on the semantic development of dịch (“to move over”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhích mean in English?
nhích (verb) means "to inch".
How do you pronounce nhích?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɲɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: nhích — rising tone (sắc).