tiêu khiển
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˧ xiən˧˩]Huế [tiw˧˧ kʰiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [tiw˧˧ kʰiəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiêu khiển means to relax; to amuse oneself; to entertain oneself.
Chinese characters: 消遣
Meanings of tiêu khiển in English
Verb
- to relax; to amuse oneself; to entertain oneself
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 消遣.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiêu khiển mean in English?
tiêu khiển (verb) means "to relax; to amuse oneself; to entertain oneself".
How do you pronounce tiêu khiển?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˧ xiən˧˩]; Saigon [tiw˧˧ kʰiəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: tiêu — level tone (ngang), khiển — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tiêu khiển a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiêu khiển is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 消遣.