Hoa kiều
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ kiəw˨˩]Huế [hwaː˧˧ kiw˦˩]Saigon [waː˧˧ kiw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Hoa kiều means overseas Chinese; Chinese nationals.
Chinese characters: 華僑
Meanings of Hoa kiều in English
Noun
- collective overseas Chinese; Chinese nationals
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 華僑.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hoa kiều mean in English?
Hoa kiều (noun) means "overseas Chinese; Chinese nationals".
How do you pronounce Hoa kiều?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ kiəw˨˩]; Saigon [waː˧˧ kiw˨˩]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), kiều — falling tone (huyền).
Is Hoa kiều a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Hoa kiều is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 華僑.