chiêu hiền
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiəw˧˧ hiən˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕiw˧˧ hiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ciw˧˧ hiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiêu hiền means to recruit talents; to use other people's talents.
Chinese characters: 招賢
Meanings of chiêu hiền in English
Verb
- to recruit talents; to use other people's talents
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 招賢, composed of 招 and 賢.
Frequently asked questions
What does chiêu hiền mean in English?
chiêu hiền (verb) means "to recruit talents; to use other people's talents".
How do you pronounce chiêu hiền?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiəw˧˧ hiən˨˩]; Saigon [ciw˧˧ hiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: chiêu — level tone (ngang), hiền — falling tone (huyền).
Is chiêu hiền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiêu hiền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 招賢.