văn nghệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [van˧˧ ŋe˧˨ʔ]Huế [vaŋ˧˧ ŋej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ ŋej˨˩˨] browser voice
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văn nghệ means and/or playing instruments; and/or sometimes also theatricals.
Chinese characters: 文藝 (文 “literature” + 藝 “art”)
Meanings of văn nghệ in English
Noun
- collective (usually moderate-budget) amateur performances that involves singing and/or dancing to a song, and/or playing instruments, and/or sometimes also theatricals
- tiết mục văn nghệan amateur musical performance
- abbreviation clipping of văn học nghệ thuật (“literature and art”)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 文藝, composed of 文 (“literature”) and 藝 (“art”).
Frequently asked questions
What does văn nghệ mean in English?
văn nghệ (noun) means "and/or playing instruments; and/or sometimes also theatricals".
How do you pronounce văn nghệ?
IPA: Hanoi [van˧˧ ŋe˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ ŋej˨˩˨]. Tones: văn — level tone (ngang), nghệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is văn nghệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. văn nghệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 文藝.