hiếu kì
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ ki˨˩]Huế [hiw˨˩˦ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [hiw˦˥ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiếu kì means curious; inquisitive.
Chinese characters: 好奇
Meanings of hiếu kì in English
Adjective
- curious; inquisitive
- tính hiếu kìcuriosity
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 好奇.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiếu kì mean in English?
hiếu kì (adjective) means "curious; inquisitive".
How do you pronounce hiếu kì?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ ki˨˩]; Saigon [hiw˦˥ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: hiếu — rising tone (sắc), kì — falling tone (huyền).
Is hiếu kì a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiếu kì is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 好奇.