chiêu
verbnounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiəw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕiw˧˧]Saigon [ciw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiêu means to wash down.
Chinese characters: 招
Meanings of chiêu in English
Verb
- to wash down (with)
Noun
- move; trick
Adjective
- obsolete, of a direction left ≈ trái
Words with chiêu
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chiêu could be written as 昭. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 招.
Frequently asked questions
What does chiêu mean in English?
chiêu (verb) means "to wash down".
How do you pronounce chiêu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiəw˧˧]; Saigon [ciw˧˧]. Tones: chiêu — level tone (ngang).
Is chiêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 招.