khánh thành
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xajŋ̟˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [kʰɛɲ˦˧˥ tʰɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [kʰan˦˥ tʰan˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khánh thành means to inaugurate.
Chinese characters: 慶成
Meanings of khánh thành in English
Verb
- to inaugurate (to introduce a building, monument, fountain, etc. into public use by formal ceremony) ≈ khai trương
- cắt băng khánh thànhto cut a ribbon to inaugurate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 慶成.
Frequently asked questions
What does khánh thành mean in English?
khánh thành (verb) means "to inaugurate".
How do you pronounce khánh thành?
IPA: Hanoi [xajŋ̟˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [kʰan˦˥ tʰan˨˩]. Tones: khánh — rising tone (sắc), thành — falling tone (huyền).
Is khánh thành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khánh thành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 慶成.