kiếm ăn
verb
Hanoi [kiəm˧˦ ʔan˧˧]Huế [kiəm˦˧˥ ʔaŋ˧˧]Saigon [kim˦˥ ʔaŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiếm ăn means to make a living.
Meanings of kiếm ăn in English
Verb
- to make a living
Etymology
kiếm (“to seek, to search, to find”) + ăn (“to eat”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kiếm ăn mean in English?
kiếm ăn (verb) means "to make a living".
How do you pronounce kiếm ăn?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəm˧˦ ʔan˧˧]; Saigon [kim˦˥ ʔaŋ˧˧]. Tones: kiếm — rising tone (sắc), ăn — level tone (ngang).