kết nghĩa
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ket̚˧˦ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]Huế [ket̚˦˧˥ ŋiə˧˨]Saigon [kəːt̚˦˥ ŋiə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kết nghĩa means to establish an amicable relationship.
Chinese characters: 結義 (結 “to knot; to connect” + 義 “creed”)
Meanings of kết nghĩa in English
Verb
- to establish an amicable relationship
Adjective
- of a relationship amicable
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 結義, composed of 結 (“to knot; to connect”) and 義 (“creed”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kết nghĩa mean in English?
kết nghĩa (verb) means "to establish an amicable relationship".
How do you pronounce kết nghĩa?
IPA: Hanoi [ket̚˧˦ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kəːt̚˦˥ ŋiə˨˩˦]. Tones: kết — rising tone (sắc), nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kết nghĩa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kết nghĩa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 結義.