kỵ
nounadjectiveverb Sino-Vietnamese
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kỵ means a great-great-grandparent.
Also spelled kị — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 忌
Meanings of kỵ in English
Noun
- a great-great-grandparent
Adjective
- incompatible; unsuitable (together)
Noun
- an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony
Verb
- to avoid; to abstain (from); to refrain (from)
- in compounds to be jealous; to fear; to dread
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 忌.
Frequently asked questions
What does kỵ mean in English?
kỵ (noun) means "a great-great-grandparent".
How do you pronounce kỵ?
Tones: kỵ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kỵ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kỵ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 忌.