kí sự
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˦ sɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɪj˨˩˦ ʂɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɪj˦˥ ʂɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 記事
Meanings of kí sự in English
Noun
- a written account of events in the people's social life with little to no commentary from the writer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 記事.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce kí sự?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˦ sɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɪj˦˥ ʂɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: kí — rising tone (sắc), sự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kí sự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kí sự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 記事.