khiêm nhường
adjective
Hanoi [xiəm˧˧ ɲɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [kʰiəm˧˧ ɲɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [kʰim˧˧ ɲɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khiêm nhường means modest; humble.
Meanings of khiêm nhường in English
Adjective
- modest, humble ≈ khiêm tốn
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 謙讓 (SV: khiêm nhượng).
Frequently asked questions
What does khiêm nhường mean in English?
khiêm nhường (adjective) means "modest; humble".
How do you pronounce khiêm nhường?
IPA: Hanoi [xiəm˧˧ ɲɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [kʰim˧˧ ɲɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: khiêm — level tone (ngang), nhường — falling tone (huyền).