tiền nhiệm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˨˩ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [tiəŋ˦˩ ɲiəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ ɲim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền nhiệm means previous; prior.
Chinese characters: 前任
Meanings of tiền nhiệm in English
Adjective
- previous; prior
- người tiền nhiệmpredecessor
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 前任, composed of 前 and 任.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền nhiệm mean in English?
tiền nhiệm (adjective) means "previous; prior".
How do you pronounce tiền nhiệm?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ ɲim˨˩˨]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), nhiệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tiền nhiệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiền nhiệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 前任.