tiến cử
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˧˦ kɨ˧˩]Huế [tiəŋ˦˧˥ kɨ˧˨]Saigon [tiəŋ˦˥ kɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiến cử means to nominate.
Chinese characters: 薦舉
Meanings of tiến cử in English
Verb
- to nominate (to name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 薦舉.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiến cử mean in English?
tiến cử (verb) means "to nominate".
How do you pronounce tiến cử?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˧˦ kɨ˧˩]; Saigon [tiəŋ˦˥ kɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: tiến — rising tone (sắc), cử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tiến cử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiến cử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 薦舉.