gia tiên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaː˧˧ tiən˧˧]Huế [jaː˧˧ tiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jaː˧˧ tiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gia tiên means ancestors; forefathers.
Meanings of gia tiên in English
Noun
- honorific ancestors; forefathers
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 家先.
Frequently asked questions
What does gia tiên mean in English?
gia tiên (noun) means "ancestors; forefathers".
How do you pronounce gia tiên?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˧˧ tiən˧˧]; Saigon [jaː˧˧ tiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: gia — level tone (ngang), tiên — level tone (ngang).
Is gia tiên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gia tiên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 家先.
What classifier is used with gia tiên?
Common classifiers: vị, đấng — for example "một vị gia tiên" (one ancestors).