miếu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [miəw˧˦]Huế [miw˨˩˦]Saigon [miw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
miếu means temple; shrine.
Meanings of miếu in English
Noun
- temple, shrine
Words with miếu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 廟. Doublet of miễu.
Frequently asked questions
What does miếu mean in English?
miếu (noun) means "temple; shrine".
How do you pronounce miếu?
IPA: Hanoi [miəw˧˦]; Saigon [miw˦˥]. Tones: miếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is miếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. miếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 廟.
What classifier is used with miếu?
Common classifiers: cái, ngôi — for example "một cái miếu" (one temple).