diệu kế
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ziəw˧˨ʔ ke˧˦]Huế [jiw˨˩ʔ kej˨˩˦]Saigon [jiw˨˩˨ kej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
diệu kế means plan of utmost brilliancy.
Chinese characters: 妙計
Meanings of diệu kế in English
Noun
- plan of utmost brilliancy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 妙計.
Frequently asked questions
What does diệu kế mean in English?
diệu kế (noun) means "plan of utmost brilliancy".
How do you pronounce diệu kế?
IPA: Hanoi [ziəw˧˨ʔ ke˧˦]; Saigon [jiw˨˩˨ kej˦˥]. Tones: diệu — heavy tone (nặng), kế — rising tone (sắc).
Is diệu kế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. diệu kế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 妙計.