sinh ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʂɨn˧˧ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sinh ngữ means living language.
Chinese characters: 生語
Meanings of sinh ngữ in English
Noun
- living language
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生語.
Frequently asked questions
What does sinh ngữ mean in English?
sinh ngữ (noun) means "living language".
How do you pronounce sinh ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: sinh — level tone (ngang), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is sinh ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sinh ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生語.