tiểu thương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [tiw˧˨ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ tʰɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiểu thương means small trader; shopkeeper.
Chinese characters: 小商
Meanings of tiểu thương in English
Noun
- small trader; shopkeeper
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 小商.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiểu thương mean in English?
tiểu thương (noun) means "small trader; shopkeeper".
How do you pronounce tiểu thương?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), thương — level tone (ngang).
Is tiểu thương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiểu thương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 小商.