cải biến
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 biến means to transform; to change.
Chinese characters: 改變
Meanings of cải biến in English
Verb
- to transform; to change
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 改變.
Frequently asked questions
What does cải biến mean in English?
cải biến (verb) means "to transform; to change".
How do you pronounce cải biến?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːj˧˩ ʔɓiən˧˦]; Saigon [kaːj˨˩˦ ʔɓiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: cải — dipping tone (hỏi), biến — rising tone (sắc).
Is cải biến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cải biến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 改變.