tiểu tiện
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ tiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tiw˧˨ tiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ tiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiểu tiện means to urinate.
Chinese characters: 小便 (小 “small” + 便 “waste”)
Meanings of tiểu tiện in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 小便, composed of 小 (“small”) and 便 (“waste”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiểu tiện mean in English?
tiểu tiện (verb) means "to urinate".
How do you pronounce tiểu tiện?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ tiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ tiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), tiện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tiểu tiện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiểu tiện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 小便.