nhược tiểu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ tiəw˧˩]Huế [ɲɨək̚˨˩ʔ tiw˧˨]Saigon [ɲɨək̚˨˩˨ tiw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhược tiểu means puny; weak and small.
Chinese characters: 弱小 (弱 “weak” + 小 “small”)
Meanings of nhược tiểu in English
Adjective
- puny; weak and small
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 弱小, composed of 弱 (“weak”) and 小 (“small”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhược tiểu mean in English?
nhược tiểu (adjective) means "puny; weak and small".
How do you pronounce nhược tiểu?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ tiəw˧˩]; Saigon [ɲɨək̚˨˩˨ tiw˨˩˦]. Tones: nhược — heavy tone (nặng), tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is nhược tiểu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhược tiểu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 弱小.