liêm khiết
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liəm˧˧ xiət̚˧˦]Huế [liəm˧˧ kʰiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [lim˧˧ kʰiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liêm khiết means honest; upright.
Chinese characters: 廉潔
Meanings of liêm khiết in English
Adjective
- honest, upright
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 廉潔 (“upright”).
Frequently asked questions
What does liêm khiết mean in English?
liêm khiết (adjective) means "honest; upright".
How do you pronounce liêm khiết?
IPA: Hanoi [liəm˧˧ xiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [lim˧˧ kʰiək̚˦˥]. Tones: liêm — level tone (ngang), khiết — rising tone (sắc).
Is liêm khiết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liêm khiết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 廉潔.