tối kiến
noun
Hanoi [toj˧˦ kiən˧˦]Huế [toj˨˩˦ kiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [toj˦˥ kiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tối kiến means a stupid idea.
Meanings of tối kiến in English
Noun
- humorous a stupid idea
Etymology
From a jocular interpretation of sáng in sáng kiến (“bright idea”) as, understandably, "bright", which is then contrasted with tối (“dark”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tối kiến mean in English?
tối kiến (noun) means "a stupid idea".
How do you pronounce tối kiến?
IPA: Hanoi [toj˧˦ kiən˧˦]; Saigon [toj˦˥ kiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: tối — rising tone (sắc), kiến — rising tone (sắc).