kết liễu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ket̚˧˦ liəw˦ˀ˥]Huế [ket̚˦˧˥ liw˧˨]Saigon [kəːt̚˦˥ liw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kết liễu means to put an end to; to end.
Chinese characters: 結了
Meanings of kết liễu in English
Verb
- to put an end to; to end
- euphemistic, figurative to kill
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 結了.
Frequently asked questions
What does kết liễu mean in English?
kết liễu (verb) means "to put an end to; to end".
How do you pronounce kết liễu?
IPA: Hanoi [ket̚˧˦ liəw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kəːt̚˦˥ liw˨˩˦]. Tones: kết — rising tone (sắc), liễu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kết liễu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kết liễu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 結了.