hiếu đễ
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ ʔɗe˦ˀ˥]Huế [hiw˨˩˦ ʔɗej˧˨]Saigon [hiw˦˥ ʔɗej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiếu đễ means filial piety and fraternal duty.
Chinese characters: 孝悌
Meanings of hiếu đễ in English
Noun
- filial piety and fraternal duty
Adjective
- following the principles of filial piety and fraternal duty
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 孝悌.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiếu đễ mean in English?
hiếu đễ (noun) means "filial piety and fraternal duty".
How do you pronounce hiếu đễ?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ ʔɗe˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [hiw˦˥ ʔɗej˨˩˦]. Tones: hiếu — rising tone (sắc), đễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hiếu đễ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiếu đễ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 孝悌.