kị sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɪj˨˩ʔ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kị sĩ means a horseman; cavalryman.
Chinese characters: 騎士 (騎 “horse” + 士 “soldier”) Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị kị sĩ (one horseman)
Meanings of kị sĩ in English
Noun
- a horseman; cavalryman
- Tứ kĩ sĩ Khải HuyềnThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
- historical a knight
- Kị sĩ Bàn TrònKnights of the Round Table
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 騎士, composed of 騎 (“horse”) and 士 (“soldier”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kị sĩ mean in English?
kị sĩ (noun) means "a horseman; cavalryman".
How do you pronounce kị sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: kị — heavy tone (nặng), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kị sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kị sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 騎士.
What classifier is used with kị sĩ?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị kị sĩ" (one a horseman).