quân nhân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwən˧˧ ɲən˧˧]Huế [kwəŋ˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧]Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quân nhân means a member.
Chinese characters: 軍人 (軍 “military” + 人 “person”) Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị quân nhân (one member)
Meanings of quân nhân in English
Noun
- formal a member, either enlisted member or an officer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 軍人, composed of 軍 (“military”) and 人 (“person”).
Frequently asked questions
What does quân nhân mean in English?
quân nhân (noun) means "a member".
How do you pronounce quân nhân?
IPA: Hanoi [kwən˧˧ ɲən˧˧]; Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧]. Tones: quân — level tone (ngang), nhân — level tone (ngang).
Is quân nhân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quân nhân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 軍人.
What classifier is used with quân nhân?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị quân nhân" (one a member).