khể thủ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xe˧˩ tʰu˧˩]Huế [kʰej˧˨ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [kʰej˨˩˦ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khể thủ means to qishou.
Chinese characters: 稽首
Meanings of khể thủ in English
Verb
- to qishou, a ritual showing the highest degree of homage and respect (to kneel, put one's hands crossed on the ground, bow, and rest the forehead upon the hands)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 稽首.
Frequently asked questions
What does khể thủ mean in English?
khể thủ (verb) means "to qishou".
How do you pronounce khể thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [xe˧˩ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [kʰej˨˩˦ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: khể — dipping tone (hỏi), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khể thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khể thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 稽首.