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khả nghi

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaː˧˩ ŋi˧˧]Huế [kʰaː˧˨ ŋɪj˧˧]Saigon [kʰaː˨˩˦ ŋɪj˧˧] browser voice
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khả nghi means suspicious.

Chinese characters: 可疑

Meanings of khả nghi in English

Adjective

  1. suspicious

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 可疑.

Frequently asked questions

What does khả nghi mean in English?

khả nghi (adjective) means "suspicious".

How do you pronounce khả nghi?

IPA: Hanoi [xaː˧˩ ŋi˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaː˨˩˦ ŋɪj˧˧]. Tones: khả — dipping tone (hỏi), nghi — level tone (ngang).

Is khả nghi a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. khả nghi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 可疑.

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