khả dĩ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaː˧˩ zi˦ˀ˥]Huế [kʰaː˧˨ jɪj˧˨]Saigon [kʰaː˨˩˦ jɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khả dĩ means possible; acceptable.
Chinese characters: 可以
Meanings of khả dĩ in English
Adjective
- possible, acceptable
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 可以.
Frequently asked questions
What does khả dĩ mean in English?
khả dĩ (adjective) means "possible; acceptable".
How do you pronounce khả dĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [xaː˧˩ zi˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kʰaː˨˩˦ jɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: khả — dipping tone (hỏi), dĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is khả dĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khả dĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 可以.