Việt ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [viət̚˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [viək̚˨˩ʔ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [viək̚˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Việt ngữ means Vietnamese.
Chinese characters: 越語
Meanings of Việt ngữ in English
Noun
- formal, dated or Overseas Vietnamese Vietnamese (language) ≈ tiếng Việttiếng Việt Namtiếng Kinh
Words with Việt ngữ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 越語.
Frequently asked questions
What does Việt ngữ mean in English?
Việt ngữ (noun) means "Vietnamese".
How do you pronounce Việt ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [viət̚˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [viək̚˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: việt — heavy tone (nặng), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is Việt ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Việt ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 越語.