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