kế nghiệp
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ke˧˦ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kej˨˩˦ ŋiəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kej˦˥ ŋip̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 繼業
Meanings of kế nghiệp in English
Verb
- to follow the duty of one's predecessor
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 繼業.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce kế nghiệp?
IPA: Hanoi [ke˧˦ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kej˦˥ ŋip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: kế — rising tone (sắc), nghiệp — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kế nghiệp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kế nghiệp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 繼業.