cà khịa
verb
Hanoi [kaː˨˩ xiə˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaː˦˩ kʰiə˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaː˨˩ kʰiə˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cà khịa means to quarrel; pick fights; incite conflict.
Meanings of cà khịa in English
Verb
- Southern Vietnam to quarrel; pick fights; incite conflict
- neologism to troll; tease
Etymology
From cà- (“repetitive prefix”) + khịa (“to poke, to tease, to provoke”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cà khịa mean in English?
cà khịa (verb) means "to quarrel; pick fights; incite conflict".
How do you pronounce cà khịa?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˨˩ xiə˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaː˨˩ kʰiə˨˩˨]. Tones: cà — falling tone (huyền), khịa — heavy tone (nặng).