quan ngại
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwaːn˧˧ ŋaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [kwaːŋ˧˧ ŋaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waːŋ˧˧ ŋaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quan ngại means to become concerned.
Chinese characters: 關礙
Meanings of quan ngại in English
Verb
- to become concerned (about)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 關礙 (“to interfere; to hinder”); reinterpreted as if quan (in quan tâm) + ngại (in lo ngại).
Frequently asked questions
What does quan ngại mean in English?
quan ngại (verb) means "to become concerned".
How do you pronounce quan ngại?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaːn˧˧ ŋaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waːŋ˧˧ ŋaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: quan — level tone (ngang), ngại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is quan ngại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quan ngại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 關礙.