gián tiếp
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˦ tiəp̚˧˦]Huế [jaːŋ˦˧˥ tiəp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [jaːŋ˦˥ tip̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gián tiếp means indirect.
Chinese characters: 間接 (間 “interval; space” + 接 “to connect”)
Meanings of gián tiếp in English
Adjective
- indirect
Synonyms and antonyms of gián tiếp
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 間接, composed of 間 (“interval; space”) and 接 (“to connect”), Japanese 間接 (kansetsu).
Frequently asked questions
What does gián tiếp mean in English?
gián tiếp (adjective) means "indirect".
How do you pronounce gián tiếp?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˦ tiəp̚˧˦]; Saigon [jaːŋ˦˥ tip̚˦˥]. Tones: gián — rising tone (sắc), tiếp — rising tone (sắc).
Is gián tiếp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gián tiếp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 間接.