hung khí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ xi˧˦]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hung khí means a deadly weapon.
Chinese characters: 凶器 (凶 “fierce” + 器 “instrument”)
Meanings of hung khí in English
Noun
- crime a deadly weapon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 凶器, composed of 凶 (“fierce”) and 器 (“instrument”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hung khí mean in English?
hung khí (noun) means "a deadly weapon".
How do you pronounce hung khí?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ xi˧˦]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: hung — level tone (ngang), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is hung khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hung khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 凶器.