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khế kinh

noun
Hanoi [xe˧˦ kïŋ˧˧]Huế [kʰej˨˩˦ kɨn˧˧]Saigon [kʰej˦˥ kɨn˧˧] browser voice
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khế kinh means sutra.

Meanings of khế kinh in English

Noun

  1. sutra ≈ kinhtu-đa-la

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 契 (“carved writing; engraved writing”) and 經 (“classic; classical”).

Frequently asked questions

What does khế kinh mean in English?

khế kinh (noun) means "sutra".

How do you pronounce khế kinh?

IPA: Hanoi [xe˧˦ kïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kʰej˦˥ kɨn˧˧]. Tones: khế — rising tone (sắc), kinh — level tone (ngang).

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