khẩu khí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəw˧˩ xi˧˦]Huế [kʰəw˧˨ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khẩu khí means tone; way of speaking.
Chinese characters: 口氣
Meanings of khẩu khí in English
Noun
- tone, way of speaking ≈ giọng điệu
- khẩu khí anh hùnga heroic voice/tone
- khẩu khí khinh bạca scornful tone/manner
- Bài thơ có khẩu khí.The poem carries a distinctive voice.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 口氣.
Frequently asked questions
What does khẩu khí mean in English?
khẩu khí (noun) means "tone; way of speaking".
How do you pronounce khẩu khí?
IPA: Hanoi [xəw˧˩ xi˧˦]; Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is khẩu khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khẩu khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 口氣.