kí sinh
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˦ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [kɪj˨˩˦ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [kɪj˦˥ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kí sinh means to live as a parasite; to be parasitic; to parasitize.
Chinese characters: 寄生
Meanings of kí sinh in English
Verb
- to live as a parasite; to be parasitic; to parasitize
Noun
- abbreviation short for kí sinh trùng (“parasite”)
Words with kí sinh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寄生.
Frequently asked questions
What does kí sinh mean in English?
kí sinh (verb) means "to live as a parasite; to be parasitic; to parasitize".
How do you pronounce kí sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˦ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kɪj˦˥ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: kí — rising tone (sắc), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is kí sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kí sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寄生.