trưởng nam
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩ naːm˧˧]Huế [ʈɨəŋ˧˨ naːm˧˧]Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦ naːm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trưởng nam means the eldest son.
Chinese characters: 長男 (長 “head” + 男 “male”)
Meanings of trưởng nam in English
Noun
- formal the eldest son
- Vũ Văn A (trưởng nam) và Nguyễn Thị B (thứ nữ)Vũ Văn A (first son) and Nguyễn Thị B (second daughter)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 長男, composed of 長 (“head”) and 男 (“male”)
Frequently asked questions
What does trưởng nam mean in English?
trưởng nam (noun) means "the eldest son".
How do you pronounce trưởng nam?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩ naːm˧˧]; Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦ naːm˧˧]. Tones: trưởng — dipping tone (hỏi), nam — level tone (ngang).
Is trưởng nam a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trưởng nam is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 長男.