vi hiến
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˧˧ hiən˧˦]Huế [vɪj˧˧ hiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [vɪj˧˧ hiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vi hiến means to violate the constitution; to be unconstitutional.
Chinese characters: 違憲 (違 “to violate” + 憲 “constitution”)
Meanings of vi hiến in English
Verb
- to violate the constitution; to be unconstitutional
Example sentences with vi hiến
- Nó có vi hiến? Is it unconstitutional?
- Cuộc bầu cử đã bị huỷ một cách vi hiến. The election was unconstitutionally cancelled.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 違憲, composed of 違 (“to violate”) and 憲 (“constitution”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vi hiến mean in English?
vi hiến (verb) means "to violate the constitution; to be unconstitutional".
How do you pronounce vi hiến?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˧˧ hiən˧˦]; Saigon [vɪj˧˧ hiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: vi — level tone (ngang), hiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is vi hiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vi hiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 違憲.