kiểm sát
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəm˧˩ saːt̚˧˦]Huế [kiəm˧˨ ʂaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kim˨˩˦ ʂaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 檢察
Meanings of kiểm sát in English
Verb
- to inspect for compliance with the law
Words with kiểm sát
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 檢察. Doublet of kiểm soát.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce kiểm sát?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəm˧˩ saːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [kim˨˩˦ ʂaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: kiểm — dipping tone (hỏi), sát — rising tone (sắc).
Is kiểm sát a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiểm sát is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 檢察.