tiểu bang
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧]Huế [tiw˧˨ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiểu bang means state; U.S. state.
Chinese characters: 小邦 (小 “small” + 邦 “polity”) Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái tiểu bang (one state)
Meanings of tiểu bang in English
Noun
- state (a political division of a federation)
- U.S. state
Words with tiểu bang
Synonyms and antonyms of tiểu bang
Synonyms
Example sentences with tiểu bang
- Tiểu bang Wyoming nổi tiếng với bộ môn trượt tuyết. Wyoming is famous for its great skiing.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 小邦, composed of 小 (“small”) and 邦 (“polity”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiểu bang mean in English?
tiểu bang (noun) means "state; U.S. state".
How do you pronounce tiểu bang?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), bang — level tone (ngang).
Is tiểu bang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiểu bang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 小邦.
What classifier is used with tiểu bang?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái tiểu bang" (one state).