bất kính
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ kïŋ˧˦]Huế [ʔɓək̚˦˧˥ kɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ kɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất kính means disrespectful; irreverent; rude.
Chinese characters: 不敬 (不 “not” + 敬 “to respect”)
Meanings of bất kính in English
Adjective
- disrespectful; irreverent; rude
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不敬, composed of 不 (“not”) and 敬 (“to respect”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bất kính mean in English?
bất kính (adjective) means "disrespectful; irreverent; rude".
How do you pronounce bất kính?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ kïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ kɨn˦˥]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), kính — rising tone (sắc).
Is bất kính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất kính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不敬.