vị ngã
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [vɪj˨˩ʔ ŋaː˧˨]Saigon [vɪj˨˩˨ ŋaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vị ngã means selfish; self-centered; egoistical.
Chinese characters: 爲我 (爲 “for” + 我 “I; me; my”)
Meanings of vị ngã in English
Adjective
- selfish; self-centered; egoistical ≈ vị kỉ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 爲我, composed of 爲 (“for”) and 我 (“I; me; my”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vị ngã mean in English?
vị ngã (adjective) means "selfish; self-centered; egoistical".
How do you pronounce vị ngã?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vɪj˨˩˨ ŋaː˨˩˦]. Tones: vị — heavy tone (nặng), ngã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is vị ngã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vị ngã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 爲我.