kiềng
noun
Hanoi [kiəŋ˨˩]Huế [kiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [kiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiềng means metal stand for cooking.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái kiềng (one metal stand for cooking)
Meanings of kiềng in English
Noun
- metal stand for cooking
- kiềng ba chântrivet/tripod
- Central Vietnam bamboo pad for placing hot pots on top ≈ rế
Noun
- kind of round metal jewelry that can be a bracelet or a necklace
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, kiềng could be written as 𨰈, 綡, 𨪝. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiềng mean in English?
kiềng (noun) means "metal stand for cooking".
How do you pronounce kiềng?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [kiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: kiềng — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with kiềng?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái kiềng" (one metal stand for cooking).