khẳng khái
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaŋ˧˩ xaːj˧˦]Huế [kʰaŋ˧˨ kʰaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰaŋ˨˩˦ kʰaːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khẳng khái means chivalrous.
Chinese characters: 慷慨
Meanings of khẳng khái in English
Adjective
- chivalrous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 慷慨.
Frequently asked questions
What does khẳng khái mean in English?
khẳng khái (adjective) means "chivalrous".
How do you pronounce khẳng khái?
IPA: Hanoi [xaŋ˧˩ xaːj˧˦]; Saigon [kʰaŋ˨˩˦ kʰaːj˦˥]. Tones: khẳng — dipping tone (hỏi), khái — rising tone (sắc).
Is khẳng khái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khẳng khái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 慷慨.