kè
noun
Hanoi [kɛ˨˩]Huế [kɛ˦˩]Saigon [kɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kè means certain species of fan palms.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây kè (one certain species of fan palms)
Meanings of kè in English
Noun
- certain species of fan palms
Noun
- lizardfish ≈ cá mối
Noun
- revetment
Words with kè
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, kè could be written as 𱻛. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Borrowed from French quai.
Frequently asked questions
What does kè mean in English?
kè (noun) means "certain species of fan palms".
How do you pronounce kè?
IPA: Hanoi [kɛ˨˩]; Saigon [kɛ˨˩]. Tones: kè — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with kè?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây kè" (one certain species of fan palms).