khệ nệ
adverb
Hanoi [xe˧˨ʔ ne˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰej˨˩ʔ nej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰej˨˩˨ nej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khệ nệ means sluggish; clumsy; awkward while carrying something heavy.
Meanings of khệ nệ in English
Adverb
- of one's gait sluggish; clumsy; awkward while carrying something heavy
Frequently asked questions
What does khệ nệ mean in English?
khệ nệ (adverb) means "sluggish; clumsy; awkward while carrying something heavy".
How do you pronounce khệ nệ?
IPA: Hanoi [xe˧˨ʔ ne˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰej˨˩˨ nej˨˩˨]. Tones: khệ — heavy tone (nặng), nệ — heavy tone (nặng).