khấp khểnh
adjective
Hanoi [xəp̚˧˦ xəjŋ̟˧˩]Huế [kʰəp̚˦˧˥ kʰen˧˨]Saigon [kʰəp̚˦˥ kʰəːn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khấp khểnh means uneven; rugged; jagged.
Meanings of khấp khểnh in English
Adjective
- uneven; rugged; jagged; bumpy ≈ gập ghềnh
- hàm răng khấp khểnhuneven teeth
Synonyms and antonyms of khấp khểnh
Antonyms
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khấp khểnh could be written as 岌𡹞, 泣耿, 泣警, 泣輕. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From -âp reduplication of khểnh (“crooked”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khấp khểnh mean in English?
khấp khểnh (adjective) means "uneven; rugged; jagged".
How do you pronounce khấp khểnh?
IPA: Hanoi [xəp̚˧˦ xəjŋ̟˧˩]; Saigon [kʰəp̚˦˥ kʰəːn˨˩˦]. Tones: khấp — rising tone (sắc), khểnh — dipping tone (hỏi).