kìm
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Hanoi [kim˨˩]Huế [kim˦˩]Saigon [kim˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kìm means either pincers; or more popularly; pliers.
Meanings of kìm in English
Noun
- either pincers, or more popularly, pliers
- Lấy cho bố cái kìm với cái cờ-lê.Bring me the pliers and wrench.
Verb
- alternative form of kiềm (“to restraint”)
Words with kìm
Example sentences with kìm
- Tom không kìm được sự tò mò. Curiosity got the better of Tom.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, kìm could be written as 箝, 琴, 䰼, 鈐. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 鉗 (“pincers”, SV: kiềm).
Frequently asked questions
What does kìm mean in English?
kìm (noun) means "either pincers; or more popularly; pliers".
How do you pronounce kìm?
IPA: Hanoi [kim˨˩]; Saigon [kim˨˩]. Tones: kìm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with kìm?
Common classifiers: cây, cái, chiếc — for example "một cây kìm" (one either pincers).