trinh nữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ nɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʈɨn˧˧ nɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʈɨn˧˧ nɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trinh nữ means a female virgin.
Chinese characters: 貞女
Meanings of trinh nữ in English
Noun
- a female virgin
Words with trinh nữ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 貞女.
Frequently asked questions
What does trinh nữ mean in English?
trinh nữ (noun) means "a female virgin".
How do you pronounce trinh nữ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ nɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʈɨn˧˧ nɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: trinh — level tone (ngang), nữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is trinh nữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trinh nữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 貞女.