kiểm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiểm means to check; to verify.
Meanings of kiểm in English
Verb
- to check; to verify
Words with kiểm
Example sentences with kiểm
- Bạn kiểm trả lốp xe nhé? Will you check the tires?
- Chúng ta hãy bước lên những cái đĩa và kiểm trả giả thuyết của anh ấy. Let's step on the disks and test his theory.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 檢.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiểm mean in English?
kiểm (verb) means "to check; to verify".
How do you pronounce kiểm?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəm˧˩]; Saigon [kim˨˩˦]. Tones: kiểm — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is kiểm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiểm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 檢.