khắc kỉ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xak̚˧˦ ki˧˩]Huế [kʰak̚˦˧˥ kɪj˧˨]Saigon [kʰak̚˦˥ kɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khắc kỉ means stoical; controlling one's desires; self-restraint.
Chinese characters: 克己
Meanings of khắc kỉ in English
Adjective
- stoical (enduring pain or distress without showing feeling or complaint)
- controlling one's desires; self-restraint
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 克己.
Frequently asked questions
What does khắc kỉ mean in English?
khắc kỉ (adjective) means "stoical; controlling one's desires; self-restraint".
How do you pronounce khắc kỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [xak̚˧˦ ki˧˩]; Saigon [kʰak̚˦˥ kɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: khắc — rising tone (sắc), kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khắc kỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khắc kỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 克己.