chi phiếu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ fiəw˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˧ fiw˨˩˦]Saigon [cɪj˧˧ fiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chi phiếu means cheque.
Meanings of chi phiếu in English
Noun
- cheque ≈ séc
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 支票 (“cheque”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chi phiếu mean in English?
chi phiếu (noun) means "cheque".
How do you pronounce chi phiếu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ fiəw˧˦]; Saigon [cɪj˧˧ fiw˦˥]. Tones: chi — level tone (ngang), phiếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is chi phiếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chi phiếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 支票.
What classifier is used with chi phiếu?
Common classifiers: tấm, tờ — for example "một tấm chi phiếu" (one cheque).