kiến quốc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiən˧˦ kuək̚˧˦]Huế [kiəŋ˦˧˥ kuək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kiəŋ˦˥ wək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiến quốc means to found a country; to establish a nation-state; to build a nation.
Chinese characters: 建國
Meanings of kiến quốc in English
Verb
- to found a country; to establish a nation-state; to build a nation
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 建國, composed of 建 and 國.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiến quốc mean in English?
kiến quốc (verb) means "to found a country; to establish a nation-state; to build a nation".
How do you pronounce kiến quốc?
IPA: Hanoi [kiən˧˦ kuək̚˧˦]; Saigon [kiəŋ˦˥ wək̚˦˥]. Tones: kiến — rising tone (sắc), quốc — rising tone (sắc).
Is kiến quốc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiến quốc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 建國.