kiêm nhiệm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəm˧˧ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [kiəm˧˧ ɲiəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kim˧˧ ɲim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 兼任
Meanings of kiêm nhiệm in English
Verb
- to hold several jobs at once
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兼任.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce kiêm nhiệm?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəm˧˧ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kim˧˧ ɲim˨˩˨]. Tones: kiêm — level tone (ngang), nhiệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kiêm nhiệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiêm nhiệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兼任.