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nhị

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲi˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɲɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɲɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
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nhị means stamen; synonym of nhuỵ.

Chinese characters: 蕊

Meanings of nhị in English

Noun

  1. stamen
  2. synonym of nhuỵ (“pistil”) ≈ nhuỵ

Words with nhị

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 蕊. Doublet of nhuỵ.

Frequently asked questions

What does nhị mean in English?

nhị (noun) means "stamen; synonym of nhuỵ".

How do you pronounce nhị?

IPA: Hanoi [ɲi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɲɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: nhị — heavy tone (nặng).

Is nhị a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. nhị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蕊.

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