huý kị
verbnoun
Hanoi [hwi˧˦ ki˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwɪj˨˩˦ kɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wɪj˦˥ kɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huý kị means to avoid; to abstain; to refrain.
Meanings of huý kị in English
Verb
- to avoid; to abstain (from); to refrain (especially in a superstitious and fearful way)
Noun
- a taboo (something culturally forbidden)
- historical name taboo (especially to prohibit using the names of royalty)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 諱 (“taboo”) and 忌 (“to avoid”), calque of Chinese 忌諱 /忌讳 (kị huý).
Frequently asked questions
What does huý kị mean in English?
huý kị (verb) means "to avoid; to abstain; to refrain".
How do you pronounce huý kị?
IPA: Hanoi [hwi˧˦ ki˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wɪj˦˥ kɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: huý — rising tone (sắc), kị — heavy tone (nặng).