cường điệu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨəŋ˨˩ ʔɗiəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɨəŋ˦˩ ʔɗiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɨəŋ˨˩ ʔɗiw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cường điệu means overly dramatic; exaggerative.
Chinese characters: 強調
Meanings of cường điệu in English
Adjective
- overly dramatic, exaggerative
- Phim nó cường điệu quá, coi hơi khó nghiêm túc.The movie had so many exaggerated things, it's a bit hard for me to watch it seriously.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 強調.
Frequently asked questions
What does cường điệu mean in English?
cường điệu (adjective) means "overly dramatic; exaggerative".
How do you pronounce cường điệu?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨəŋ˨˩ ʔɗiəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɨəŋ˨˩ ʔɗiw˨˩˨]. Tones: cường — falling tone (huyền), điệu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cường điệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cường điệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 強調.