khò khè
adjective
Hanoi [xɔ˨˩ xɛ˨˩]Huế [kʰɔ˦˩ kʰɛ˦˩]Saigon [kʰɔ˨˩ kʰɛ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khò khè means breathing intermittently and noisily; wheezing.
Meanings of khò khè in English
Adjective
- breathing intermittently and noisily (as if the throat is obstructed); wheezing
Etymology
Onomatopoeic.
Frequently asked questions
What does khò khè mean in English?
khò khè (adjective) means "breathing intermittently and noisily; wheezing".
How do you pronounce khò khè?
IPA: Hanoi [xɔ˨˩ xɛ˨˩]; Saigon [kʰɔ˨˩ kʰɛ˨˩]. Tones: khò — falling tone (huyền), khè — falling tone (huyền).