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