khảy
verb
Hanoi [xaj˧˩]Huế [kʰaj˧˨]Saigon [kʰa(ː)j˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khảy means to pluck.
Meanings of khảy in English
Verb
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam to pluck (a stringed musical instrument)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khảy could be written as 𢴖. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does khảy mean in English?
khảy (verb) means "to pluck".
How do you pronounce khảy?
IPA: Hanoi [xaj˧˩]; Saigon [kʰa(ː)j˨˩˦]. Tones: khảy — dipping tone (hỏi).