nhu nhược
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲu˧˧ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ɲʊw˧˧ ɲɨək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɲʊw˧˧ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhu nhược means feeble; weak.
Chinese characters: 柔弱
Meanings of nhu nhược in English
Adjective
- feeble; weak
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 柔弱.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhu nhược mean in English?
nhu nhược (adjective) means "feeble; weak".
How do you pronounce nhu nhược?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲu˧˧ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɲʊw˧˧ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nhu — level tone (ngang), nhược — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nhu nhược a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhu nhược is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 柔弱.