hiếp
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəp̚˧˦]Huế [hiəp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [hip̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiếp means to coerce; to oppress; to violate.
Chinese characters: 脅
Meanings of hiếp in English
Verb
- to coerce; to oppress; to violate
- abbreviation short for hiếp dâm (“to rape”)
Words with hiếp
Example sentences with hiếp
- Cô ấy bị hiếp trước mặt bạn trai cô. She was raped in front of her boyfriend.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 脅.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiếp mean in English?
hiếp (verb) means "to coerce; to oppress; to violate".
How do you pronounce hiếp?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəp̚˧˦]; Saigon [hip̚˦˥]. Tones: hiếp — rising tone (sắc).
Is hiếp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiếp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 脅.