giỗ kị
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giỗ kị means an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony.
Meanings of giỗ kị in English
Noun
- an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony
Etymology
giỗ (“death anniversary”) + kị (“death anniversary”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giỗ kị mean in English?
giỗ kị (noun) means "an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony".
How do you pronounce giỗ kị?
IPA: Hanoi [zo˦ˀ˥ ki˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jow˨˩˦ kɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: giỗ — creaky rising tone (ngã), kị — heavy tone (nặng).