tỉnh ngộ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˩ ŋo˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨn˧˨ ŋow˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ ŋow˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tỉnh ngộ means to suddenly realize one's errors; to wake up to reality.
Chinese characters: 醒悟
Meanings of tỉnh ngộ in English
Verb
- to suddenly realize one's errors, to wake up to reality
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 醒悟.
Frequently asked questions
What does tỉnh ngộ mean in English?
tỉnh ngộ (verb) means "to suddenly realize one's errors; to wake up to reality".
How do you pronounce tỉnh ngộ?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˩ ŋo˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ ŋow˨˩˨]. Tones: tỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), ngộ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tỉnh ngộ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tỉnh ngộ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 醒悟.