tuỳ tiện
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [twi˨˩ tiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [twɪj˦˩ tiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩ tiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tuỳ tiện means arbitrary; casual.
Chinese characters: 隨便
Meanings of tuỳ tiện in English
Adjective
- arbitrary; casual
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 隨便.
Frequently asked questions
What does tuỳ tiện mean in English?
tuỳ tiện (adjective) means "arbitrary; casual".
How do you pronounce tuỳ tiện?
IPA: Hanoi [twi˨˩ tiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩ tiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tuỳ — falling tone (huyền), tiện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tuỳ tiện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tuỳ tiện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 隨便.