chu kỳ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˧ ki˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˧ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [cʊw˧˧ 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 →
chu kỳ means a period; cycle; interval.
Also spelled chu kì — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 周期 (周 “cycle” + 期 “period”)
Meanings of chu kỳ in English
Noun
- a period; cycle; interval
- Overseas Vietnamese hertz
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 周期, composed of 周 (“cycle”) and 期 (“period”), also written as 週期.
Frequently asked questions
What does chu kỳ mean in English?
chu kỳ (noun) means "a period; cycle; interval".
How do you pronounce chu kỳ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˧ ki˨˩]; Saigon [cʊw˧˧ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: chu — level tone (ngang), kỳ — falling tone (huyền).
Is chu kỳ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chu kỳ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 周期.