kiều hối
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəw˨˩ hoj˧˦]Huế [kiw˦˩ hoj˨˩˦]Saigon [kiw˨˩ hoj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiều hối means remittance.
Chinese characters: 僑匯
Meanings of kiều hối in English
Noun
- remittance (money transferred by an individual overseas to their home country)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 僑匯.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiều hối mean in English?
kiều hối (noun) means "remittance".
How do you pronounce kiều hối?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəw˨˩ hoj˧˦]; Saigon [kiw˨˩ hoj˦˥]. Tones: kiều — falling tone (huyền), hối — rising tone (sắc).
Is kiều hối a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiều hối is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 僑匯.