áp kế
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːp̚˧˦ ke˧˦]Huế [ʔaːp̚˦˧˥ kej˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔaːp̚˦˥ kej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
áp kế means barometer.
Chinese characters: 壓計 (壓 “to press against” + 計 “-meter”)
Meanings of áp kế in English
Noun
- barometer ≈ khí áp kế
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 壓計, composed of 壓 (“to press against”) and 計 (“-meter”).
Frequently asked questions
What does áp kế mean in English?
áp kế (noun) means "barometer".
How do you pronounce áp kế?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːp̚˧˦ ke˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːp̚˦˥ kej˦˥]. Tones: áp — rising tone (sắc), kế — rising tone (sắc).
Is áp kế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. áp kế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 壓計.