kì quái
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˨˩ kwaːj˧˦]Huế [kɪj˦˩ kwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [kɪj˨˩ waːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kì quái means bizarre; weird.
Chinese characters: 奇怪
Meanings of kì quái in English
Adjective
- bizarre, weird
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奇怪.
Frequently asked questions
What does kì quái mean in English?
kì quái (adjective) means "bizarre; weird".
How do you pronounce kì quái?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˨˩ kwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩ waːj˦˥]. Tones: kì — falling tone (huyền), quái — rising tone (sắc).
Is kì quái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kì quái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奇怪.