tiểu nhân
nounpronoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ ɲən˧˧]Huế [tiw˧˨ ɲəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ ɲəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiểu nhân means an inferior person.
Chinese characters: 小人
Meanings of tiểu nhân in English
Noun
- an inferior person (socially or morally)
Pronoun
- humble I/me, a low-born person
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 小人 (“villain”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiểu nhân mean in English?
tiểu nhân (noun) means "an inferior person".
How do you pronounce tiểu nhân?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ ɲən˧˧]; Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ ɲəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), nhân — level tone (ngang).
Is tiểu nhân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiểu nhân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 小人.