kiểm duyệt
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəm˧˩ zwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kiəm˧˨ jwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kim˨˩˦ j⁽ʷ⁾iək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiểm duyệt means to censor.
Chinese characters: 檢閱
Meanings of kiểm duyệt in English
Verb
- to censor
Noun
- censorship
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 檢閱.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiểm duyệt mean in English?
kiểm duyệt (verb) means "to censor".
How do you pronounce kiểm duyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəm˧˩ zwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kim˨˩˦ j⁽ʷ⁾iək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: kiểm — dipping tone (hỏi), duyệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kiểm duyệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiểm duyệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 檢閱.