oan nghiệt
adjective
Hanoi [ʔwaːn˧˧ ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔwaːŋ˧˧ ŋiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [(ʔ)waːŋ˧˧ ŋiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of oan nghiệt in English
Adjective
- karmic punishment for evil deeds in previous life ≈ oan trái
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 冤 (“wrong”) and 孽 (“evil”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce oan nghiệt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwaːn˧˧ ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [(ʔ)waːŋ˧˧ ŋiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: oan — level tone (ngang), nghiệt — heavy tone (nặng).