cầu kì
adjective
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ki˨˩]Huế [kəw˦˩ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [kəw˨˩ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu kì means picky; choosy; fussy.
Meanings of cầu kì in English
Adjective
- picky; choosy; fussy
- pedantic; pretentious
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 求 (“to seek; to pursue”) and 奇 (“strange; unusual”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cầu kì mean in English?
cầu kì (adjective) means "picky; choosy; fussy".
How do you pronounce cầu kì?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ki˨˩]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), kì — falling tone (huyền).