kính yêu
adjective
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˦ ʔiəw˧˧]Huế [kɨn˦˧˥ ʔiw˧˧]Saigon [kɨn˦˥ ʔiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kính yêu means respectfully dear or beloved.
Meanings of kính yêu in English
Adjective
- of seniors or superiors respectfully dear or beloved ≈ kính mến
- Bác Hồ kính yêuour dear Uncle Ho
Etymology
kính (“respectfully”) + yêu (“beloved”). Compare thân yêu (“familiarly beloved”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kính yêu mean in English?
kính yêu (adjective) means "respectfully dear or beloved".
How do you pronounce kính yêu?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˦ ʔiəw˧˧]; Saigon [kɨn˦˥ ʔiw˧˧]. Tones: kính — rising tone (sắc), yêu — level tone (ngang).