nhuận bút
noun
Hanoi [ɲwən˧˨ʔ ʔɓut̚˧˦]Huế [ɲwəŋ˨˩ʔ ʔɓʊk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ɲwəŋ˨˩˨ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhuận bút means pay gotten from a writing; drawing or painting job; especially for a publisher.
Also spelled tiền nhuận bút — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of nhuận bút in English
Noun
- pay gotten from a writing, drawing or painting job, especially for a publisher
Etymology
tiền (“money”) + Chinese 潤筆 /润笔 (rùnbǐ, “to (re-)moist the brush/pen tip by dipping it in ink”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhuận bút mean in English?
nhuận bút (noun) means "pay gotten from a writing; drawing or painting job; especially for a publisher".
How do you pronounce nhuận bút?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲwən˧˨ʔ ʔɓut̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɲwəŋ˨˩˨ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: nhuận — heavy tone (nặng), bút — rising tone (sắc).