khẩu vị
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khẩu vị means taste; liking.
Meanings of khẩu vị in English
Noun
- taste, liking (of a person)
- hợp (với) khẩu vịto be to one's taste
Example sentences with khẩu vị
- Mỗi người có khẩu vị riêng. Each has his own taste.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 口味.
Frequently asked questions
What does khẩu vị mean in English?
khẩu vị (noun) means "taste; liking".
How do you pronounce khẩu vị?
IPA: Hanoi [xəw˧˩ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khẩu vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khẩu vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 口味.