niên thiếu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [niən˧˧ tʰiəw˧˦]Huế [niəŋ˧˧ tʰiw˨˩˦]Saigon [niəŋ˧˧ tʰiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
niên thiếu means related to youth.
Chinese characters: 年少
Meanings of niên thiếu in English
Adjective
- literary related to youth
- Thời niên thiếu của Bao Thanh ThiênThe Boyhood of Justice Bao
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 年少 (“young; of youth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does niên thiếu mean in English?
niên thiếu (adjective) means "related to youth".
How do you pronounce niên thiếu?
IPA: Hanoi [niən˧˧ tʰiəw˧˦]; Saigon [niəŋ˧˧ tʰiw˦˥]. Tones: niên — level tone (ngang), thiếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is niên thiếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. niên thiếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 年少.