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nam nữ

male and female

noun CEFR B2 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — nam: ngang (level) · nữ: ngã (creaky rising) ?

nam nữ male and female

Meaning

Common Collocations

nam nữ yêu nhau
men and women fall in love
nam nữ bình đẳng
gender equality

Examples

Nam nữ đều có quyền như nhau.
Men and women have the same rights.
Họ là một đôi nam nữ đẹp đôi.
They are a well-matched couple.

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FAQ

How do you say "male and female" in Vietnamese?
"male and female" in Vietnamese is nam nữ.
What does nam nữ mean in English?
nam nữ means "male and female" (noun). male and female.
How is nam nữ pronounced?
nam nữ has 2 syllables: nam: ngang (level) · nữ: ngã (creaky rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is nam nữ in Vietnamese?
nam nữ is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B2.
How is nam nữ used in a sentence?
For example: Nam nữ đều có quyền như nhau. (Men and women have the same rights.); Họ là một đôi nam nữ đẹp đôi. (They are a well-matched couple.).

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