tiền tiêu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˨˩ tiəw˧˧]Huế [tiəŋ˦˩ tiw˧˧]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ tiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền tiêu means vanguard.
Chinese characters: 前哨
Meanings of tiền tiêu in English
Noun
- outpost located closer to the enemy, vanguard
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 前哨.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền tiêu mean in English?
tiền tiêu (noun) means "vanguard".
How do you pronounce tiền tiêu?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ tiəw˧˧]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ tiw˧˧]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), tiêu — level tone (ngang).
Is tiền tiêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiền tiêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 前哨.