tôn kính
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ton˧˧ kïŋ˧˦]Huế [toŋ˧˧ kɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [toŋ˧˧ kɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tôn kính means to respect; to hold in high esteem.
Chinese characters: 尊敬
Meanings of tôn kính in English
Verb
- to respect; to hold in high esteem
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 尊敬.
Frequently asked questions
What does tôn kính mean in English?
tôn kính (verb) means "to respect; to hold in high esteem".
How do you pronounce tôn kính?
IPA: Hanoi [ton˧˧ kïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [toŋ˧˧ kɨn˦˥]. Tones: tôn — level tone (ngang), kính — rising tone (sắc).
Is tôn kính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tôn kính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 尊敬.