khánh
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [kʰɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰan˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khánh means stone chime.
Meanings of khánh in English
Noun
- stone chime
Verb
- celebration; congratulate (used chiefly in compounds)
Words with khánh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 磬.
Frequently asked questions
What does khánh mean in English?
khánh (noun) means "stone chime".
How do you pronounce khánh?
IPA: Hanoi [xajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [kʰan˦˥]. Tones: khánh — rising tone (sắc).
Is khánh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khánh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 磬.
What classifier is used with khánh?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái khánh" (one stone chime).