kỉ nguyên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˩ ŋwiən˧˧]Huế [kɪj˧˨ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ ŋwiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kỉ nguyên means age; era.
Chinese characters: 紀元
Meanings of kỉ nguyên in English
Noun
- literary age; era
- ...mở ra một kỉ nguyên mới......has started a new era...
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紀元. Compare Japanese 紀元 (Kigen, “Common Era”). See also Công Nguyên.
Frequently asked questions
What does kỉ nguyên mean in English?
kỉ nguyên (noun) means "age; era".
How do you pronounce kỉ nguyên?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˩ ŋwiən˧˧]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˦ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), nguyên — level tone (ngang).
Is kỉ nguyên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kỉ nguyên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紀元.