hà tiện
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [haː˨˩ tiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [haː˦˩ tiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [haː˨˩ tiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hà tiện means frugal; cheap.
Meanings of hà tiện in English
Adjective
- derogatory frugal; cheap
Adverb
- derogatory frugally; cheaply
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 下賤 (SV: hạ tiện).
Frequently asked questions
What does hà tiện mean in English?
hà tiện (adjective) means "frugal; cheap".
How do you pronounce hà tiện?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˨˩ tiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [haː˨˩ tiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hà — falling tone (huyền), tiện — heavy tone (nặng).