liên hiệp
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liên hiệp means to ally; to unite; to combine.
Meanings of liên hiệp in English
Verb
- to ally; to unite; to combine; to coalesce
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 聯合, a variant reading of liên hợp.
Frequently asked questions
What does liên hiệp mean in English?
liên hiệp (verb) means "to ally; to unite; to combine".
How do you pronounce liên hiệp?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ hiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ hip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), hiệp — heavy tone (nặng).
Is liên hiệp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liên hiệp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 聯合.