kì quan
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˨˩ kwaːn˧˧]Huế [kɪj˦˩ kwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kɪj˨˩ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kì quan means a wonder.
Chinese characters: 奇觀
Meanings of kì quan in English
Noun
- a wonder; a place of magnificent scenery or outstanding architecture
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奇觀.
Frequently asked questions
What does kì quan mean in English?
kì quan (noun) means "a wonder".
How do you pronounce kì quan?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˨˩ kwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: kì — falling tone (huyền), quan — level tone (ngang).
Is kì quan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kì quan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奇觀.