kiệm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [kiəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiệm means thrifty; frugal.
Chinese characters: 儉
Meanings of kiệm in English
Adjective
- thrifty; frugal
Words with kiệm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 儉.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiệm mean in English?
kiệm (adjective) means "thrifty; frugal".
How do you pronounce kiệm?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kim˨˩˨]. Tones: kiệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kiệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 儉.