quý nam
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˧˦ naːm˧˧]Huế [kwɪj˨˩˦ naːm˧˧]Saigon [wɪj˦˥ naːm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quý nam means an/the only son.
Chinese characters: 季男
Meanings of quý nam in English
Noun
- formal an/the only son
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 季男, perhaps modeled after quý nữ.
Frequently asked questions
What does quý nam mean in English?
quý nam (noun) means "an/the only son".
How do you pronounce quý nam?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˦ naːm˧˧]; Saigon [wɪj˦˥ naːm˧˧]. Tones: quý — rising tone (sắc), nam — level tone (ngang).
Is quý nam a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quý nam is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 季男.