yêu kiều
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiəw˧˧ kiəw˨˩]Huế [ʔiw˧˧ kiw˦˩]Saigon [ʔiw˧˧ kiw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
yêu kiều means charming; graceful.
Chinese characters: 妖嬌
Meanings of yêu kiều in English
Adjective
- literary charming, graceful
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 妖嬌, composed of 妖 and 嬌.
Frequently asked questions
What does yêu kiều mean in English?
yêu kiều (adjective) means "charming; graceful".
How do you pronounce yêu kiều?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiəw˧˧ kiəw˨˩]; Saigon [ʔiw˧˧ kiw˨˩]. Tones: yêu — level tone (ngang), kiều — falling tone (huyền).
Is yêu kiều a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. yêu kiều is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 妖嬌.