hành khất
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ xət̚˧˦]Huế [hɛɲ˦˩ kʰək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [han˨˩ kʰək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hành khất means to beg.
Chinese characters: 行乞
Meanings of hành khất in English
Verb
- to beg ≈ khất thực
- kẻ hành khấta beggar, a mendicant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 行乞.
Frequently asked questions
What does hành khất mean in English?
hành khất (verb) means "to beg".
How do you pronounce hành khất?
IPA: Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ xət̚˧˦]; Saigon [han˨˩ kʰək̚˦˥]. Tones: hành — falling tone (huyền), khất — rising tone (sắc).
Is hành khất a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hành khất is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 行乞.