hạnh kiểm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hajŋ̟˧˨ʔ kiəm˧˩]Huế [hɛɲ˨˩ʔ kiəm˧˨]Saigon [han˨˩˨ kim˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 行檢 (行 “virtue” + 檢 “measure”)
Meanings of hạnh kiểm in English
Noun
- an assessment of someone's personal conduct as a citizen or member of an institution
- hạnh kiểm tốtgood conduct; a clean criminal/student record
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 行檢, composed of 行 (“virtue”) and 檢 (“measure”). See also hạnh.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hạnh kiểm?
IPA: Hanoi [hajŋ̟˧˨ʔ kiəm˧˩]; Saigon [han˨˩˨ kim˨˩˦]. Tones: hạnh — heavy tone (nặng), kiểm — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hạnh kiểm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạnh kiểm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 行檢.