nhập môn
adjectiveverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲəp̚˧˨ʔ mon˧˧]Huế [ɲəp̚˨˩ʔ moŋ˧˧]Saigon [ɲəp̚˨˩˨ moŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhập môn means introductory.
Chinese characters: 入門 (入 “to enter” + 門 “gate”)
Meanings of nhập môn in English
Adjective
- introductory
- sách nhập mônintroductory book
- nhập môn kinh tế họcintroduction to economics; economics 101
Verb
- obsolete to officially become a student of a school or master
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 入門, composed of 入 (“to enter”) and 門 (“gate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhập môn mean in English?
nhập môn (adjective) means "introductory".
How do you pronounce nhập môn?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲəp̚˧˨ʔ mon˧˧]; Saigon [ɲəp̚˨˩˨ moŋ˧˧]. Tones: nhập — heavy tone (nặng), môn — level tone (ngang).
Is nhập môn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhập môn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 入門.