kỉ hà
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˩ haː˨˩]Huế [kɪj˧˨ haː˦˩]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ haː˨˩] browser voice
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kỉ hà means geometric; as in rectangular; square.
Chinese characters: 幾何
Meanings of kỉ hà in English
Adjective
- of shapes, drawing geometric, as in rectangular, square, triangular, circular, etc.
- of lines, drawing straight
- Khi vẽ nên dùng đường kỉ hà, kể cả khi vẽ đường cong.When you draw, you should use straight lines, even when you approximate curves.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 幾何 (“geometry”), composed of two logographs for interrogative words, "how many/much" + "what".
Frequently asked questions
What does kỉ hà mean in English?
kỉ hà (adjective) means "geometric; as in rectangular; square".
How do you pronounce kỉ hà?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˩ haː˨˩]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ haː˨˩]. Tones: kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), hà — falling tone (huyền).
Is kỉ hà a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kỉ hà is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 幾何.