khiếp nhược
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xiəp̚˧˦ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰiəp̚˦˧˥ ɲɨək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰip̚˦˥ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khiếp nhược means cowardly; spineless; timid.
Chinese characters: 怯弱 (怯 “timid” + 弱 “weak”)
Meanings of khiếp nhược in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 怯弱, composed of 怯 (“timid”) and 弱 (“weak”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khiếp nhược mean in English?
khiếp nhược (adjective) means "cowardly; spineless; timid".
How do you pronounce khiếp nhược?
IPA: Hanoi [xiəp̚˧˦ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰip̚˦˥ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khiếp — rising tone (sắc), nhược — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khiếp nhược a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khiếp nhược is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 怯弱.