khệnh
adjective
Hanoi [xəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰen˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰəːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khệnh means swagger; cool; confident.
Meanings of khệnh in English
Words with khệnh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khệnh could be written as 𠀗. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From khệnh khạng, shortened to khệnh, retaining its original meaning while developing broader usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does khệnh mean in English?
khệnh (adjective) means "swagger; cool; confident".
How do you pronounce khệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [xəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰəːn˨˩˨]. Tones: khệnh — heavy tone (nặng).