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