kỳ lân
Hanoi [ki˨˩ lən˧˧]Huế [kɪj˦˩ ləŋ˧˧]Saigon [kɪj˨˩ ləŋ˧˧] browser voice
IPA built syllable by syllable from each syllable's entry.
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kỳ lân means unicorn.
Also spelled kì lân — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 麒麟 Classifier: con — e.g. một con kỳ lân (one unicorn)
Meanings of kỳ lân in English
Noun
- unicorn
- qilin ≈ lân
Example sentences with kỳ lân
- Điều duy nhất là, kỳ lân không tồn tại. The only thing is, unicorns don't exist.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 麒麟.
Frequently asked questions
What does kỳ lân mean in English?
kỳ lân (noun) means "unicorn".
How do you pronounce kỳ lân?
IPA: Hanoi [ki˨˩ lən˧˧]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩ ləŋ˧˧]. Tones: kỳ — falling tone (huyền), lân — level tone (ngang).
Is kỳ lân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kỳ lân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 麒麟.
What classifier is used with kỳ lân?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con kỳ lân" (one unicorn).