triệt tiêu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiət̚˧˨ʔ tiəw˧˧]Huế [ʈiək̚˨˩ʔ tiw˧˧]Saigon [ʈiək̚˨˩˨ tiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
triệt tiêu means to cancel out; to annul; to abolish.
Chinese characters: 撤銷
Meanings of triệt tiêu in English
Verb
- to cancel out; to annul; to abolish
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 撤銷.
Frequently asked questions
What does triệt tiêu mean in English?
triệt tiêu (verb) means "to cancel out; to annul; to abolish".
How do you pronounce triệt tiêu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiət̚˧˨ʔ tiəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʈiək̚˨˩˨ tiw˧˧]. Tones: triệt — heavy tone (nặng), tiêu — level tone (ngang).
Is triệt tiêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. triệt tiêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 撤銷.