tiên quyết
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˧˧ kwiət̚˧˦]Huế [tiəŋ˧˧ kwiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tiəŋ˧˧ wiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiên quyết means necessary.
Chinese characters: 先決
Meanings of tiên quyết in English
Adjective
- necessary, to be dealt with prior to other issues
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 先決.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiên quyết mean in English?
tiên quyết (adjective) means "necessary".
How do you pronounce tiên quyết?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˧˧ kwiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [tiəŋ˧˧ wiək̚˦˥]. Tones: tiên — level tone (ngang), quyết — rising tone (sắc).
Is tiên quyết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiên quyết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 先決.