kính ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˦ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɨn˦˧˥ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [kɨn˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kính ngữ means honorific.
Chinese characters: 敬語
Meanings of kính ngữ in English
Noun
- honorific
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 敬語.
Frequently asked questions
What does kính ngữ mean in English?
kính ngữ (noun) means "honorific".
How do you pronounce kính ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˦ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɨn˦˥ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: kính — rising tone (sắc), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kính ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kính ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 敬語.