cầu kỳ
adjective
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ki˨˩]Huế [kəw˦˩ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [kəw˨˩ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
IPA built syllable by syllable from each syllable's entry.
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu kỳ means picky; choosy; fussy.
Also spelled cầu kì — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of cầu kỳ 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 kỳ mean in English?
cầu kỳ (adjective) means "picky; choosy; fussy".
How do you pronounce cầu kỳ?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ki˨˩]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), kỳ — falling tone (huyền).