thời gian biểu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰəːj˨˩ zaːn˧˧ ʔɓiəw˧˩]Huế [tʰəːj˦˩ jaːŋ˧˧ ʔɓiw˧˨]Saigon [tʰəːj˨˩ jaːŋ˧˧ ʔɓiw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thời gian biểu means a timetable.
Chinese characters: 時間表 (時間 “time” + 表 “table”)
Meanings of thời gian biểu in English
Noun
- a timetable, usually for outlining one's daily routine and staying punctually disciplined
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 時間表, composed of 時間 (“time”) and 表 (“table”)
Frequently asked questions
What does thời gian biểu mean in English?
thời gian biểu (noun) means "a timetable".
How do you pronounce thời gian biểu?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəːj˨˩ zaːn˧˧ ʔɓiəw˧˩]; Saigon [tʰəːj˨˩ jaːŋ˧˧ ʔɓiw˨˩˦]. Tones: thời — falling tone (huyền), gian — level tone (ngang), biểu — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thời gian biểu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thời gian biểu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 時間表.