nhập ngũ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲəp̚˧˨ʔ ŋu˦ˀ˥]Huế [ɲəp̚˨˩ʔ ŋʊw˧˨]Saigon [ɲəp̚˨˩˨ ŋʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhập ngũ means to enlist.
Chinese characters: 入伍 (入 “to enter” + 伍 “squad of five”)
Meanings of nhập ngũ in English
Verb
- to enlist
Example sentences with nhập ngũ
- Anh ấy đã nhập ngũ. He entered the army.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 入伍, composed of 入 (“to enter”) and 伍 (“squad of five”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhập ngũ mean in English?
nhập ngũ (verb) means "to enlist".
How do you pronounce nhập ngũ?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲəp̚˧˨ʔ ŋu˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ɲəp̚˨˩˨ ŋʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: nhập — heavy tone (nặng), ngũ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is nhập ngũ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhập ngũ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 入伍.