nham hiểm
adjective
Hanoi [ɲaːm˧˧ hiəm˧˩]Huế [ɲaːm˧˧ hiəm˧˨]Saigon [ɲaːm˧˧ him˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nham hiểm means insidious; vicious; sinister.
Meanings of nham hiểm in English
Adjective
- insidious; vicious; sinister; dangerous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 岩 and 險.
Frequently asked questions
What does nham hiểm mean in English?
nham hiểm (adjective) means "insidious; vicious; sinister".
How do you pronounce nham hiểm?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲaːm˧˧ hiəm˧˩]; Saigon [ɲaːm˧˧ him˨˩˦]. Tones: nham — level tone (ngang), hiểm — dipping tone (hỏi).