nho nhã
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲɔ˧˧ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [ɲɔ˧˧ ɲaː˧˨]Saigon [ɲɔ˧˧ ɲaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nho nhã means learned; scholarly.
Chinese characters: 儒雅
Meanings of nho nhã in English
Adjective
- learned; scholarly ≈ thư sinh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 儒雅.
Frequently asked questions
What does nho nhã mean in English?
nho nhã (adjective) means "learned; scholarly".
How do you pronounce nho nhã?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɔ˧˧ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ɲɔ˧˧ ɲaː˨˩˦]. Tones: nho — level tone (ngang), nhã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is nho nhã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nho nhã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 儒雅.