nhiệt huyết
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲiət̚˧˨ʔ hwiət̚˧˦]Huế [ɲiək̚˨˩ʔ hwiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ɲiək̚˨˩˨ wiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhiệt huyết means vigor; vitality; energy or enthusiasm.
Chinese characters: 熱血 (熱 “hot” + 血 “blood”)
Meanings of nhiệt huyết in English
Noun
- vigor, vitality, energy or enthusiasm
- nhiệt huyết tuổi thanh xuânthe vigor of youth
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 熱血, composed of 熱 (“hot”) and 血 (“blood”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhiệt huyết mean in English?
nhiệt huyết (noun) means "vigor; vitality; energy or enthusiasm".
How do you pronounce nhiệt huyết?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲiət̚˧˨ʔ hwiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɲiək̚˨˩˨ wiək̚˦˥]. Tones: nhiệt — heavy tone (nặng), huyết — rising tone (sắc).
Is nhiệt huyết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhiệt huyết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 熱血.