trạng ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːŋ˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʈaːŋ˨˩ʔ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʈaːŋ˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trạng ngữ means an adverbial.
Chinese characters: 狀語 (狀 “state” + 語 “expression”)
Meanings of trạng ngữ in English
Noun
- an adverbial
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 狀語, composed of 狀 (“state”) and 語 (“expression”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trạng ngữ mean in English?
trạng ngữ (noun) means "an adverbial".
How do you pronounce trạng ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːŋ˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʈaːŋ˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: trạng — heavy tone (nặng), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is trạng ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trạng ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 狀語.