niệm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [niəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [niəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
niệm means to recite; to chant.
Chinese characters: 念
Meanings of niệm in English
Verb
- to recite
- niệm kinhto recite contents from a religious text
- to chant
- niệm thần chúto chant a spell
Words with niệm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 念.
Frequently asked questions
What does niệm mean in English?
niệm (verb) means "to recite; to chant".
How do you pronounce niệm?
IPA: Hanoi [niəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nim˨˩˨]. Tones: niệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is niệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. niệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 念.