miệt thị
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [miət̚˧˨ʔ tʰi˧˨ʔ]Huế [miək̚˨˩ʔ tʰɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [miək̚˨˩˨ tʰɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
miệt thị means to despise; to hold in contempt.
Chinese characters: 蔑視
Meanings of miệt thị in English
Verb
- to despise; to hold in contempt
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 蔑視.
Frequently asked questions
What does miệt thị mean in English?
miệt thị (verb) means "to despise; to hold in contempt".
How do you pronounce miệt thị?
IPA: Hanoi [miət̚˧˨ʔ tʰi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [miək̚˨˩˨ tʰɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: miệt — heavy tone (nặng), thị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is miệt thị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. miệt thị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蔑視.