kết duyên
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ket̚˧˦ zwiən˧˧]Huế [ket̚˦˧˥ jwiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kəːt̚˦˥ j⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kết duyên means to join in marriage; matrimony; wedlock.
Chinese characters: 結緣
Meanings of kết duyên in English
Verb
- to join in marriage, matrimony, wedlock, etc.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 結緣, composed of 結 and 緣.
Frequently asked questions
What does kết duyên mean in English?
kết duyên (verb) means "to join in marriage; matrimony; wedlock".
How do you pronounce kết duyên?
IPA: Hanoi [ket̚˧˦ zwiən˧˧]; Saigon [kəːt̚˦˥ j⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧]. Tones: kết — rising tone (sắc), duyên — level tone (ngang).
Is kết duyên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kết duyên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 結緣.