nhọc nhằn
adjective
Hanoi [ɲawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ɲan˨˩]Huế [ɲawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ɲaŋ˦˩]Saigon [ɲawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ɲaŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhọc nhằn means tired; fatigued.
Meanings of nhọc nhằn in English
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nhọc nhằn could be written as 辱因, 辱𤶑, 𠢑𠡛, 搙㧢. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From nhọc.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhọc nhằn mean in English?
nhọc nhằn (adjective) means "tired; fatigued".
How do you pronounce nhọc nhằn?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ɲan˨˩]; Saigon [ɲawk͡p̚˨˩˨ ɲaŋ˨˩]. Tones: nhọc — heavy tone (nặng), nhằn — falling tone (huyền).