khập khiễng
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [xəp̚˧˨ʔ xiəŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kʰəp̚˨˩ʔ kʰiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [kʰəp̚˨˩˨ kʰiəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khập khiễng means amputation; or uneven or mismatched footwear.
Meanings of khập khiễng in English
Adjective
- of things with legs with legs of different length or with a number of legs other than 3, therefore unable to stand straight or evenly
- uneven because the legs have different length due to a condition, amputation, or uneven or mismatched footwear ≈ cà nhắc
- figurative, of a comparison or analogy contrived and in no way valid
- sự so sánh khập khiễnga bad, invalid comparison
Adverb
- unevenly because the legs have different length due to a condition, amputation, or uneven or mismatched footwear
Frequently asked questions
What does khập khiễng mean in English?
khập khiễng (adjective) means "amputation; or uneven or mismatched footwear".
How do you pronounce khập khiễng?
IPA: Hanoi [xəp̚˧˨ʔ xiəŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kʰəp̚˨˩˨ kʰiəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: khập — heavy tone (nặng), khiễng — creaky rising tone (ngã).