trưởng nữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩ nɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʈɨəŋ˧˨ nɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦ nɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trưởng nữ means the eldest daughter.
Chinese characters: 長女 (長 “head” + 女 “female”)
Meanings of trưởng nữ in English
Noun
- formal the eldest daughter
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 長女, composed of 長 (“head”) and 女 (“female”)
Frequently asked questions
What does trưởng nữ mean in English?
trưởng nữ (noun) means "the eldest daughter".
How do you pronounce trưởng nữ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩ nɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦ nɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: trưởng — dipping tone (hỏi), nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is trưởng nữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trưởng nữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 長女.