kiệu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [kiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kiw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiệu means a litter.
Meanings of kiệu in English
Noun
- a litter
Noun
- broad-mouthed jar ≈ chum
Noun
- Allium chinense (rakkyo)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 轎.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiệu mean in English?
kiệu (noun) means "a litter".
How do you pronounce kiệu?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kiw˨˩˨]. Tones: kiệu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kiệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 轎.
What classifier is used with kiệu?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái kiệu" (one a litter).