vô năng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ naŋ˧˧]Huế [vow˧˧ naŋ˧˧]Saigon [vow˧˧ naŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô năng means incompetent; incapable; untalented.
Chinese characters: 無能 (無 “without” + 能 “ability”)
Meanings of vô năng in English
Adjective
- literary incompetent; incapable; untalented
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無能, composed of 無 (“without”) and 能 (“ability”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vô năng mean in English?
vô năng (adjective) means "incompetent; incapable; untalented".
How do you pronounce vô năng?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ naŋ˧˧]; Saigon [vow˧˧ naŋ˧˧]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), năng — level tone (ngang).
Is vô năng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô năng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無能.