hoạt kê
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaːt̚˧˨ʔ ke˧˧]Huế [hwaːk̚˨˩ʔ kej˧˧]Saigon [waːk̚˨˩˨ kej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoạt kê means comical.
Chinese characters: 滑稽
Meanings of hoạt kê in English
Adjective
- comical
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 滑稽.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoạt kê mean in English?
hoạt kê (adjective) means "comical".
How do you pronounce hoạt kê?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaːt̚˧˨ʔ ke˧˧]; Saigon [waːk̚˨˩˨ kej˧˧]. Tones: hoạt — heavy tone (nặng), kê — level tone (ngang).
Is hoạt kê a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoạt kê is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 滑稽.