kỳ công
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˨˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [kɪj˦˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kɪj˨˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
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kỳ công means extraordinary accomplishment.
Also spelled kì công — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 奇功
Meanings of kỳ công in English
Noun
- extraordinary accomplishment
Adjective
- extraordinarily well-done
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奇功.
Frequently asked questions
What does kỳ công mean in English?
kỳ công (noun) means "extraordinary accomplishment".
How do you pronounce kỳ công?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˨˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: kỳ — falling tone (huyền), công — level tone (ngang).
Is kỳ công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kỳ công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奇功.