yểu điệu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiəw˧˩ ʔɗiəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔiw˧˨ ʔɗiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔiw˨˩˦ ʔɗiw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
yểu điệu means graceful; lithe.
Chinese characters: 窈窕
Meanings of yểu điệu in English
Adjective
- of a woman graceful, lithe
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 窈窕.
Frequently asked questions
What does yểu điệu mean in English?
yểu điệu (adjective) means "graceful; lithe".
How do you pronounce yểu điệu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiəw˧˩ ʔɗiəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔiw˨˩˦ ʔɗiw˨˩˨]. Tones: yểu — dipping tone (hỏi), điệu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is yểu điệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. yểu điệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 窈窕.