nhu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲu˧˧]Huế [ɲʊw˧˧]Saigon [ɲʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhu means soft; gentle.
Chinese characters: 柔
Meanings of nhu in English
Adjective
- of behavior and personality soft; gentle ≈ nhu mì
Words with nhu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 柔. Doublet of nho, as in nho nhã.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhu mean in English?
nhu (adjective) means "soft; gentle".
How do you pronounce nhu?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲu˧˧]; Saigon [ɲʊw˧˧]. Tones: nhu — level tone (ngang).
Is nhu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 柔.