cừ khôi
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨ˨˩ xoj˧˧]Huế [kɨ˦˩ kʰoj˧˧]Saigon [kɨ˨˩ kʰoj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cừ khôi means outstanding; extremely talented; excellent.
Chinese characters: 渠魁
Meanings of cừ khôi in English
Adjective
- literary outstanding; extremely talented; excellent (capable of achieving great feats)
- cầu thủ cừ khôian outstanding/talented footballer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 渠魁 (“boss/ringleader”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cừ khôi mean in English?
cừ khôi (adjective) means "outstanding; extremely talented; excellent".
How do you pronounce cừ khôi?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨ˨˩ xoj˧˧]; Saigon [kɨ˨˩ kʰoj˧˧]. Tones: cừ — falling tone (huyền), khôi — level tone (ngang).
Is cừ khôi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cừ khôi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 渠魁.