khiên cưỡng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xiən˧˧ kɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kʰiəŋ˧˧ kɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [kʰiəŋ˧˧ kɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khiên cưỡng means far-fetched.
Chinese characters: 牽強
Meanings of khiên cưỡng in English
Adjective
- far-fetched
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 牽強.
Frequently asked questions
What does khiên cưỡng mean in English?
khiên cưỡng (adjective) means "far-fetched".
How do you pronounce khiên cưỡng?
IPA: Hanoi [xiən˧˧ kɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kʰiəŋ˧˧ kɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: khiên — level tone (ngang), cưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is khiên cưỡng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khiên cưỡng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 牽強.