kỹ lưỡng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kỹ lưỡng means careful; meticulous; thorough.
Also spelled kĩ lưỡng — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 伎倆
Meanings of kỹ lưỡng in English
Adjective
- careful (not to make mistakes); meticulous; thorough
Example sentences with kỹ lưỡng
- Tất cả các phòng đều bị kiểm tra kỹ lưỡng. Every room was searched thoroughly.
- Tôi muốn có thời gian để nghiên cứu hợp đồng này kỹ lưỡng trước khi ký nó. I want time to study this contract thoroughly before signing it.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 伎倆.
Frequently asked questions
What does kỹ lưỡng mean in English?
kỹ lưỡng (adjective) means "careful; meticulous; thorough".
How do you pronounce kỹ lưỡng?
Tones: kỹ — creaky rising tone (ngã), lưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kỹ lưỡng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kỹ lưỡng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 伎倆.