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kỉ

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˩]Huế [kɪj˧˨]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
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kỉ means period.

Chinese characters: 紀

Meanings of kỉ in English

Noun

  1. period
    • kỉ Phấn Trắngthe Cretaceous period

Noun

  1. dated a kind of bench or couch

Noun

  1. Northern Vietnam, rare muntjac ≈ manghoẵng

Words with kỉ

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 紀.

Frequently asked questions

What does kỉ mean in English?

kỉ (noun) means "period".

How do you pronounce kỉ?

IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˩]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).

Is kỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. kỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紀.

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