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