hiểm yếu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəm˧˩ ʔiəw˧˦]Huế [hiəm˧˨ ʔiw˨˩˦]Saigon [him˨˩˦ ʔiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiểm yếu means crucial.
Chinese characters: 險要
Meanings of hiểm yếu in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 險要.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiểm yếu mean in English?
hiểm yếu (adjective) means "crucial".
How do you pronounce hiểm yếu?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəm˧˩ ʔiəw˧˦]; Saigon [him˨˩˦ ʔiw˦˥]. Tones: hiểm — dipping tone (hỏi), yếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is hiểm yếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiểm yếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 險要.