kĩ lưỡng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˦ˀ˥ lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɪj˧˨ lɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ lɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kĩ lưỡng means careful; meticulous; thorough.
Chinese characters: 伎倆
Meanings of kĩ lưỡng in English
Adjective
- careful (not to make mistakes); meticulous; thorough
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 伎倆.
Frequently asked questions
What does kĩ lưỡng mean in English?
kĩ lưỡng (adjective) means "careful; meticulous; thorough".
How do you pronounce kĩ lưỡng?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˦ˀ˥ lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ lɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: kĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), lưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kĩ lưỡng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kĩ lưỡng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 伎倆.