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