điều động
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗiəw˨˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗiw˦˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗiw˨˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
điều động means to appoint; to transfer to another position.
Chinese characters: 調動
Meanings of điều động in English
Verb
- to appoint, to transfer to another position
- to mobilise, to deploy, to prepare and arrange for use
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 調動.
Frequently asked questions
What does điều động mean in English?
điều động (verb) means "to appoint; to transfer to another position".
How do you pronounce điều động?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗiəw˨˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗiw˨˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: điều — falling tone (huyền), động — heavy tone (nặng).
Is điều động a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. điều động is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 調動.