tăng ni
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taŋ˧˧ ni˧˧]Huế [taŋ˧˧ nɪj˧˧]Saigon [taŋ˧˧ nɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tăng ni means monks and nuns.
Chinese characters: 僧尼 (僧 “monk” + 尼 “nun”)
Meanings of tăng ni in English
Noun
- collective monks and nuns
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 僧尼, composed of 僧 (“monk”) and 尼 (“nun”)
Frequently asked questions
What does tăng ni mean in English?
tăng ni (noun) means "monks and nuns".
How do you pronounce tăng ni?
IPA: Hanoi [taŋ˧˧ ni˧˧]; Saigon [taŋ˧˧ nɪj˧˧]. Tones: tăng — level tone (ngang), ni — level tone (ngang).
Is tăng ni a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tăng ni is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 僧尼.