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