quốc ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kuək̚˦˧˥ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [wək̚˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quốc ngữ means national language; official language.
Chinese characters: 國語
Meanings of quốc ngữ in English
Noun
- the modern Vietnamese writing system based on the Latin alphabet
- literary national language; official language
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 國語 (“national language; official language”).
Frequently asked questions
What does quốc ngữ mean in English?
quốc ngữ (noun) means "national language; official language".
How do you pronounce quốc ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [wək̚˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: quốc — rising tone (sắc), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is quốc ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quốc ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 國語.