hiệp
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hiəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hip̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiệp means half; round.
Chinese characters: 合
Meanings of hiệp in English
Noun
- half
- other sports round
Verb
- in compounds to come together, to unite
Words with hiệp
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 合 (“classifier for the number of fights”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hiệp mean in English?
hiệp (noun) means "half; round".
How do you pronounce hiệp?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hiệp — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hiệp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiệp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 合.