oai nghiêm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwaːj˧˧ ŋiəm˧˧]Huế [ʔwaːj˧˧ ŋiəm˧˧]Saigon [(ʔ)waːj˧˧ ŋim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
oai nghiêm means grave; solemn and dignified.
Chinese characters: 威嚴
Meanings of oai nghiêm in English
Adjective
- grave; solemn and dignified ≈ trang nghiêmnghiêm trang
- Bức tượng Phật trông rất đỗi oai nghiêm, ai đi ngang qua cũng phải cúi đầu.The Buddha statue looks so utterly majestic that anyone who passes feels obliged to bow.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 威嚴. Doublet of uy nghiêm.
Frequently asked questions
What does oai nghiêm mean in English?
oai nghiêm (adjective) means "grave; solemn and dignified".
How do you pronounce oai nghiêm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwaːj˧˧ ŋiəm˧˧]; Saigon [(ʔ)waːj˧˧ ŋim˧˧]. Tones: oai — level tone (ngang), nghiêm — level tone (ngang).
Is oai nghiêm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. oai nghiêm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 威嚴.