khiển trách
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xiən˧˩ t͡ɕajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [kʰiəŋ˧˨ ʈat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰiəŋ˨˩˦ ʈat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khiển trách means to reprimand; to reprove.
Chinese characters: 譴責
Meanings of khiển trách in English
Verb
- to reprimand; to reprove
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 譴責.
Frequently asked questions
What does khiển trách mean in English?
khiển trách (verb) means "to reprimand; to reprove".
How do you pronounce khiển trách?
IPA: Hanoi [xiən˧˩ t͡ɕajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [kʰiəŋ˨˩˦ ʈat̚˦˥]. Tones: khiển — dipping tone (hỏi), trách — rising tone (sắc).
Is khiển trách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khiển trách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 譴責.