sinh nhai
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ ɲaːj˧˧]Huế [ʂɨn˧˧ ɲaːj˧˧]Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ ɲaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sinh nhai means to subsist.
Chinese characters: 生涯
Meanings of sinh nhai in English
Verb
- to subsist, to be able to gather sufficient resources (food and the like) to survive
- kế sinh nhailivelihood
- kiếm kế sinh nhaito search for a way to earn a living
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生涯.
Frequently asked questions
What does sinh nhai mean in English?
sinh nhai (verb) means "to subsist".
How do you pronounce sinh nhai?
IPA: Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ ɲaːj˧˧]; Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ ɲaːj˧˧]. Tones: sinh — level tone (ngang), nhai — level tone (ngang).
Is sinh nhai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sinh nhai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生涯.