khiêm cung
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xiəm˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [kʰiəm˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kʰim˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khiêm cung means modest and respectful; humble.
Chinese characters: 謙恭
Meanings of khiêm cung in English
Adjective
- modest and respectful, humble
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 謙恭.
Frequently asked questions
What does khiêm cung mean in English?
khiêm cung (adjective) means "modest and respectful; humble".
How do you pronounce khiêm cung?
IPA: Hanoi [xiəm˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [kʰim˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: khiêm — level tone (ngang), cung — level tone (ngang).
Is khiêm cung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khiêm cung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 謙恭.