khiếm nhã
adjective
Hanoi [xiəm˧˦ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [kʰiəm˦˧˥ ɲaː˧˨]Saigon [kʰim˦˥ ɲaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khiếm nhã means rude; uncouth.
Meanings of khiếm nhã in English
Adjective
- formal, literary rude; uncouth
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 欠 and 雅.
Frequently asked questions
What does khiếm nhã mean in English?
khiếm nhã (adjective) means "rude; uncouth".
How do you pronounce khiếm nhã?
IPA: Hanoi [xiəm˧˦ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kʰim˦˥ ɲaː˨˩˦]. Tones: khiếm — rising tone (sắc), nhã — creaky rising tone (ngã).