hiếu thuận
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ tʰwən˧˨ʔ]Huế [hiw˨˩˦ tʰwəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hiw˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiếu thuận means filial; dutiful.
Chinese characters: 孝順
Meanings of hiếu thuận in English
Adjective
- filial (to one's parents); dutiful
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 孝順.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiếu thuận mean in English?
hiếu thuận (adjective) means "filial; dutiful".
How do you pronounce hiếu thuận?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ tʰwən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hiw˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hiếu — rising tone (sắc), thuận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hiếu thuận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiếu thuận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 孝順.