cải biên
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːj˧˩ ʔɓiən˧˧]Huế [kaːj˧˨ ʔɓiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kaːj˨˩˦ ʔɓiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cải biên means to arrange.
Chinese characters: 改編
Meanings of cải biên in English
Verb
- to arrange (as in a piece of music)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 改編, from Japanese 改編 (kaihen, “reorganization”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cải biên mean in English?
cải biên (verb) means "to arrange".
How do you pronounce cải biên?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːj˧˩ ʔɓiən˧˧]; Saigon [kaːj˨˩˦ ʔɓiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cải — dipping tone (hỏi), biên — level tone (ngang).
Is cải biên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cải biên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 改編.