tự nhục
adjective
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự nhục means antinationalist self-deprecating.
Meanings of tự nhục in English
Adjective
- derogatory antinationalist self-deprecating
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, tự nhục could be written as 自辱. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of tự + nhục.
Frequently asked questions
What does tự nhục mean in English?
tự nhục (adjective) means "antinationalist self-deprecating".
How do you pronounce tự nhục?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ ɲʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), nhục — heavy tone (nặng).