khấp khởi
adjective
Hanoi [xəp̚˧˦ xəːj˧˩]Huế [kʰəp̚˦˧˥ kʰəːj˧˨]Saigon [kʰəp̚˦˥ kʰəːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khấp khởi means happy without showing it; internally elated.
Meanings of khấp khởi in English
Adjective
- happy without showing it, internally elated
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khấp khởi could be written as 㕸𠳚, 泣啓. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
-âp reduplication of khởi.
Frequently asked questions
What does khấp khởi mean in English?
khấp khởi (adjective) means "happy without showing it; internally elated".
How do you pronounce khấp khởi?
IPA: Hanoi [xəp̚˧˦ xəːj˧˩]; Saigon [kʰəp̚˦˥ kʰəːj˨˩˦]. Tones: khấp — rising tone (sắc), khởi — dipping tone (hỏi).