tiễn biệt
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˦ˀ˥ ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tiəŋ˧˨ ʔɓiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩˦ ʔɓiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiễn biệt means to say farewell; say goodbye.
Chinese characters: 餞別 (餞 “see off” + 別 “leave”)
Meanings of tiễn biệt in English
Verb
- formal to say farewell; say goodbye
- Tiễn biệt nhà lãnh đạo tài năng.Say farewell to a talented leader.
- formal to see out; see off
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 餞別, composed of 餞 (“see off”) and 別 (“leave”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiễn biệt mean in English?
tiễn biệt (verb) means "to say farewell; say goodbye".
How do you pronounce tiễn biệt?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˦ˀ˥ ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩˦ ʔɓiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tiễn — creaky rising tone (ngã), biệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tiễn biệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiễn biệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 餞別.