tiếp viên
noun
Hanoi [tiəp̚˧˦ viən˧˧]Huế [tiəp̚˦˧˥ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tip̚˦˥ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiếp viên means steward or stewardess; waiter or waitress.
Meanings of tiếp viên in English
Noun
- steward or stewardess (on an airplane); waiter or waitress (in a restaurant, hotel, etc.)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 接 (“to receive”) and 員 (“-er”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiếp viên mean in English?
tiếp viên (noun) means "steward or stewardess; waiter or waitress".
How do you pronounce tiếp viên?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəp̚˧˦ viən˧˧]; Saigon [tip̚˦˥ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tiếp — rising tone (sắc), viên — level tone (ngang).