kị mã
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ maː˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɪj˨˩ʔ maː˧˨]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ maː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kị mã means a cavalryman; horseman; soldier on horseback.
Chinese characters: 騎馬 (騎 “to ride” + 馬 “horse”)
Meanings of kị mã in English
Noun
- a cavalryman; horseman; soldier on horseback
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 騎馬, composed of 騎 (“to ride”) and 馬 (“horse”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kị mã mean in English?
kị mã (noun) means "a cavalryman; horseman; soldier on horseback".
How do you pronounce kị mã?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ maː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ maː˨˩˦]. Tones: kị — heavy tone (nặng), mã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kị mã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kị mã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 騎馬.