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kình

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˨˩]Huế [kɨn˦˩]Saigon [kɨn˨˩] browser voice
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kình means to scold; to chide.

Chinese characters: 勍

Meanings of kình in English

Verb

  1. to scold; to chide ≈ chửilamắngrầy
  2. uncommon to oppose each other

Words with kình

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 勍.

Frequently asked questions

What does kình mean in English?

kình (verb) means "to scold; to chide".

How do you pronounce kình?

IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [kɨn˨˩]. Tones: kình — falling tone (huyền).

Is kình a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. kình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勍.

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