ám tiêu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˦ tiəw˧˧]Huế [ʔaːm˦˧˥ tiw˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːm˦˥ tiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ám tiêu means reef.
Chinese characters: 暗礁
Meanings of ám tiêu in English
Noun
- marine (submerged) reef
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 暗礁.
Frequently asked questions
What does ám tiêu mean in English?
ám tiêu (noun) means "reef".
How do you pronounce ám tiêu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˦ tiəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːm˦˥ tiw˧˧]. Tones: ám — rising tone (sắc), tiêu — level tone (ngang).
Is ám tiêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ám tiêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 暗礁.