nho gia
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲɔ˧˧ zaː˧˧]Huế [ɲɔ˧˧ jaː˧˧]Saigon [ɲɔ˧˧ jaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nho gia means Confucianist scholar.
Chinese characters: 儒家 (儒 “Confucian, scholar” + 家 “-ist”)
Meanings of nho gia in English
Noun
- Confucianist scholar
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 儒家, composed of 儒 (“Confucian, scholar”) and 家 (“-ist”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nho gia mean in English?
nho gia (noun) means "Confucianist scholar".
How do you pronounce nho gia?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɔ˧˧ zaː˧˧]; Saigon [ɲɔ˧˧ jaː˧˧]. Tones: nho — level tone (ngang), gia — level tone (ngang).
Is nho gia a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nho gia is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 儒家.