kì diệu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˨˩ ziəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɪj˦˩ jiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɪj˨˩ jiw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kì diệu means marvelous; wonderful.
Chinese characters: 奇妙
Meanings of kì diệu in English
Adjective
- marvelous, wonderful
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奇妙.
Frequently asked questions
What does kì diệu mean in English?
kì diệu (adjective) means "marvelous; wonderful".
How do you pronounce kì diệu?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˨˩ ziəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩ jiw˨˩˨]. Tones: kì — falling tone (huyền), diệu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kì diệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kì diệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奇妙.