khởi công
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [kʰəːj˧˨ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khởi công means to break ground; to start building; to initiate construction.
Chinese characters: 起工
Meanings of khởi công in English
Verb
- to break ground; to start building; to initiate construction (especially of a large engineering project)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 起工 (“to break ground”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khởi công mean in English?
khởi công (verb) means "to break ground; to start building; to initiate construction".
How do you pronounce khởi công?
IPA: Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: khởi — dipping tone (hỏi), công — level tone (ngang).
Is khởi công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khởi công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 起工.