kị
nounadjectiveverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kị means a great-great-grandparent.
Chinese characters: 忌
Meanings of kị in English
Noun
- a great-great-grandparent
Adjective
- incompatible; unsuitable (together)
Noun
- an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony
Verb
- to avoid; to abstain (from); to refrain (from)
- in compounds to be jealous; to fear; to dread
Words with kị
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 忌.
Frequently asked questions
What does kị mean in English?
kị (noun) means "a great-great-grandparent".
How do you pronounce kị?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: kị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 忌.