ám khí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˦ xi˧˦]Huế [ʔaːm˦˧˥ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔaːm˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ám khí means hidden or concealed weapon.
Chinese characters: 暗器
Meanings of ám khí in English
Noun
- hidden or concealed weapon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 暗器.
Frequently asked questions
What does ám khí mean in English?
ám khí (noun) means "hidden or concealed weapon".
How do you pronounce ám khí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˦ xi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːm˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: ám — rising tone (sắc), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is ám khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ám khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 暗器.