khất sĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xət̚˧˦ si˦ˀ˥]Huế [kʰək̚˦˧˥ ʂɪj˧˨]Saigon [kʰək̚˦˥ ʂɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khất sĩ means mendicant.
Chinese characters: 乞士
Meanings of khất sĩ in English
Noun
- mendicant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 乞士.
Frequently asked questions
What does khất sĩ mean in English?
khất sĩ (noun) means "mendicant".
How do you pronounce khất sĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [xət̚˧˦ si˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kʰək̚˦˥ ʂɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: khất — rising tone (sắc), sĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is khất sĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khất sĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 乞士.