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Nho giáo

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲɔ˧˧ zaːw˧˦]Huế [ɲɔ˧˧ jaːw˨˩˦]Saigon [ɲɔ˧˧ jaːw˦˥] browser voice
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nholevelnganggiáorisingsắc

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Nho giáo means Confucianism.

Chinese characters: 儒教

Meanings of Nho giáo in English

Noun

  1. Confucianism ≈ đạo Nhođạo KhổngKhổng giáo

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 儒教.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nho giáo mean in English?

Nho giáo (noun) means "Confucianism".

How do you pronounce Nho giáo?

IPA: Hanoi [ɲɔ˧˧ zaːw˧˦]; Saigon [ɲɔ˧˧ jaːw˦˥]. Tones: nho — level tone (ngang), giáo — rising tone (sắc).

Is Nho giáo a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. Nho giáo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 儒教.

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