kĩ xảo
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˦ˀ˥ saːw˧˩]Huế [kɪj˧˨ saːw˧˨]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ saːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kĩ xảo means expert; technical; highly skillful.
Chinese characters: 技巧 (技 “technique” + 巧 “skill”)
Meanings of kĩ xảo in English
Adjective
- expert; technical; highly skillful
Noun
- abbreviation short for hiệu ứng kĩ xảo (“special effects”)
- rare expertise; masterful technique; advanced skill
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 技巧, composed of 技 (“technique”) and 巧 (“skill”)
Frequently asked questions
What does kĩ xảo mean in English?
kĩ xảo (adjective) means "expert; technical; highly skillful".
How do you pronounce kĩ xảo?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˦ˀ˥ saːw˧˩]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ saːw˨˩˦]. Tones: kĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), xảo — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is kĩ xảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kĩ xảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 技巧.