tiểu dẫn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ zən˦ˀ˥]Huế [tiw˧˨ jəŋ˧˨]Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ jəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiểu dẫn means preface; foreword; introductory remarks.
Chinese characters: 小引
Meanings of tiểu dẫn in English
Noun
- preface; foreword; introductory remarks; preamble; prelude
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 小引 (“preface”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiểu dẫn mean in English?
tiểu dẫn (noun) means "preface; foreword; introductory remarks".
How do you pronounce tiểu dẫn?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ zən˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ jəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), dẫn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tiểu dẫn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiểu dẫn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 小引.