cung kính
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kïŋ˧˦]Huế [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cung kính means to respect; to be deferential.
Chinese characters: 恭敬
Meanings of cung kính in English
Verb
- to be respectful in one's manners; to respect; to be deferential
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 恭敬.
Frequently asked questions
What does cung kính mean in English?
cung kính (verb) means "to respect; to be deferential".
How do you pronounce cung kính?
IPA: Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kɨn˦˥]. Tones: cung — level tone (ngang), kính — rising tone (sắc).
Is cung kính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cung kính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 恭敬.