kiều bào
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəw˨˩ ʔɓaːw˨˩]Huế [kiw˦˩ ʔɓaːw˦˩]Saigon [kiw˨˩ ʔɓaːw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiều bào means overseas compatriots; especially overseas Vietnamese.
Chinese characters: 僑胞
Meanings of kiều bào in English
Noun
- collective overseas compatriots, especially overseas Vietnamese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 僑胞
Frequently asked questions
What does kiều bào mean in English?
kiều bào (noun) means "overseas compatriots; especially overseas Vietnamese".
How do you pronounce kiều bào?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəw˨˩ ʔɓaːw˨˩]; Saigon [kiw˨˩ ʔɓaːw˨˩]. Tones: kiều — falling tone (huyền), bào — falling tone (huyền).
Is kiều bào a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiều bào is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 僑胞.