hưng khởi
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨŋ˧˧ xəːj˧˩]Huế [hɨŋ˧˧ kʰəːj˧˨]Saigon [hɨŋ˧˧ kʰəːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hưng khởi means to flourish; to thrive; to burgeon.
Chinese characters: 興起
Meanings of hưng khởi in English
Verb
- to flourish; to thrive; to burgeon; to prosper
Adjective
- flourishing; thriving; burgeoning
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 興起 (“to rise; to burgeon”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hưng khởi mean in English?
hưng khởi (verb) means "to flourish; to thrive; to burgeon".
How do you pronounce hưng khởi?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨŋ˧˧ xəːj˧˩]; Saigon [hɨŋ˧˧ kʰəːj˨˩˦]. Tones: hưng — level tone (ngang), khởi — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hưng khởi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hưng khởi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 興起.