khịa
verb
Hanoi [xiə˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰiə˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰiə˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khịa means to quarrel; pick fights; incite conflict.
Also spelled cà khịa — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of khịa in English
Verb
- Southern Vietnam to quarrel; pick fights; incite conflict
- neologism to troll; tease
Etymology
From cà- (“repetitive prefix”) + khịa (“to poke, to tease, to provoke”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khịa mean in English?
khịa (verb) means "to quarrel; pick fights; incite conflict".
How do you pronounce khịa?
IPA: Hanoi [xiə˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰiə˨˩˨]. Tones: khịa — heavy tone (nặng).