tồn nghi
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ton˨˩ ŋi˧˧]Huế [toŋ˦˩ ŋɪj˧˧]Saigon [toŋ˨˩ ŋɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tồn nghi means open question; unresolved doubt.
Chinese characters: 存疑
Meanings of tồn nghi in English
Noun
- formal open question, unresolved doubt
Adjective
- formal unresolved, dubious
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 存疑.
Frequently asked questions
What does tồn nghi mean in English?
tồn nghi (noun) means "open question; unresolved doubt".
How do you pronounce tồn nghi?
IPA: Hanoi [ton˨˩ ŋi˧˧]; Saigon [toŋ˨˩ ŋɪj˧˧]. Tones: tồn — falling tone (huyền), nghi — level tone (ngang).
Is tồn nghi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tồn nghi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 存疑.