kị huý
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ hwi˧˦]Huế [kɪj˨˩ʔ hwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kị huý means to observe a taboo.
Chinese characters: 忌諱
Meanings of kị huý in English
Verb
- to observe a taboo
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 忌諱.
Frequently asked questions
What does kị huý mean in English?
kị huý (verb) means "to observe a taboo".
How do you pronounce kị huý?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ hwi˧˦]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ wɪj˦˥]. Tones: kị — heavy tone (nặng), huý — rising tone (sắc).
Is kị huý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kị huý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 忌諱.