khôi hài
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xoj˧˧ haːj˨˩]Huế [kʰoj˧˧ haːj˦˩]Saigon [kʰoj˧˧ haːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khôi hài means funny; humorous; jocular.
Chinese characters: 詼諧
Meanings of khôi hài in English
Adjective
- funny; humorous; jocular; amusing
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 詼諧.
Frequently asked questions
What does khôi hài mean in English?
khôi hài (adjective) means "funny; humorous; jocular".
How do you pronounce khôi hài?
IPA: Hanoi [xoj˧˧ haːj˨˩]; Saigon [kʰoj˧˧ haːj˨˩]. Tones: khôi — level tone (ngang), hài — falling tone (huyền).
Is khôi hài a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khôi hài is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 詼諧.