kỉ lục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˩ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɪj˧˨ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kỉ lục means a record.
Chinese characters: 紀錄
Meanings of kỉ lục in English
Noun
- a record (most extreme known value of some achievement)
- sách Kỉ lục Thế giới Ghi-nétthe Guiness World Records
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紀錄.
Frequently asked questions
What does kỉ lục mean in English?
kỉ lục (noun) means "a record".
How do you pronounce kỉ lục?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˩ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), lục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kỉ lục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kỉ lục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紀錄.