thiểu số
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiəw˧˩ so˧˦]Huế [tʰiw˧˨ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰiw˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiểu số means minority.
Chinese characters: 少數 (少 “few” + 數 “number”)
Meanings of thiểu số in English
Noun
- minority ≈ số ít
Words with thiểu số
Synonyms and antonyms of thiểu số
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 少數, composed of 少 (“few”) and 數 (“number”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thiểu số mean in English?
thiểu số (noun) means "minority".
How do you pronounce thiểu số?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiəw˧˩ so˧˦]; Saigon [tʰiw˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: thiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), số — rising tone (sắc).
Is thiểu số a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiểu số is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 少數.