tiến thoái
verb
Hanoi [tiən˧˦ tʰwaːj˧˦]Huế [tiəŋ˦˧˥ tʰwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [tiəŋ˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiến thoái means to alternately advance and retreat.
Meanings of tiến thoái in English
Verb
- to alternately advance and retreat
Idioms and sayings with tiến thoái
- tiến thoái lưỡng nan — between a rock and a hard place; a dilemma.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 先 and 退.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiến thoái mean in English?
tiến thoái (verb) means "to alternately advance and retreat".
How do you pronounce tiến thoái?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˧˦ tʰwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [tiəŋ˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥]. Tones: tiến — rising tone (sắc), thoái — rising tone (sắc).