khách khí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xajk̟̚˧˦ xi˧˦]Huế [kʰat̚˦˧˥ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰat̚˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khách khí means overly polite; ceremonious.
Chinese characters: 客氣
Meanings of khách khí in English
Adjective
- overly polite, ceremonious
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 客氣.
Frequently asked questions
What does khách khí mean in English?
khách khí (adjective) means "overly polite; ceremonious".
How do you pronounce khách khí?
IPA: Hanoi [xajk̟̚˧˦ xi˧˦]; Saigon [kʰat̚˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: khách — rising tone (sắc), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is khách khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khách khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 客氣.