tiền vệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˨˩ ve˧˨ʔ]Huế [tiəŋ˦˩ vej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ vej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền vệ means midfielder.
Chinese characters: 前衛 (前 “front” + 衛 “defence”)
Meanings of tiền vệ in English
Noun
- midfielder
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 前衛, composed of 前 (“front”) and 衛 (“defence”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền vệ mean in English?
tiền vệ (noun) means "midfielder".
How do you pronounce tiền vệ?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ ve˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ vej˨˩˨]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), vệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tiền vệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiền vệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 前衛.