cấm kị
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəm˧˦ ki˧˨ʔ]Huế [kəm˦˧˥ kɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kəm˦˥ kɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cấm kị means to avoid; to abstain; to refrain.
Chinese characters: 禁忌 (禁 “taboo” + 忌 “to avoid”)
Meanings of cấm kị in English
Verb
- to avoid; to abstain (from); to refrain (from)
Noun
- a taboo (something culturally forbidden)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禁忌, composed of 禁 (“taboo”) and 忌 (“to avoid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cấm kị mean in English?
cấm kị (verb) means "to avoid; to abstain; to refrain".
How do you pronounce cấm kị?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˧˦ ki˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kəm˦˥ kɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: cấm — rising tone (sắc), kị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cấm kị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cấm kị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禁忌.