nhẫn nhục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲən˦ˀ˥ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɲəŋ˧˨ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɲəŋ˨˩˦ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 忍辱
Meanings of nhẫn nhục in English
Verb
- to endure humiliation for specific purpose
- nhẫn nhục mà cho quato decide to put up with the humiliation and let (one's hatred) slide
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 忍辱.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce nhẫn nhục?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲən˦ˀ˥ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɲəŋ˨˩˦ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nhẫn — creaky rising tone (ngã), nhục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nhẫn nhục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhẫn nhục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 忍辱.