khởi nghĩa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]Huế [kʰəːj˧˨ ŋiə˧˨]Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ŋiə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khởi nghĩa means revolt; rebellion; uprising.
Chinese characters: 起義
Meanings of khởi nghĩa in English
Noun
- revolt; rebellion; uprising
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 起義.
Frequently asked questions
What does khởi nghĩa mean in English?
khởi nghĩa (noun) means "revolt; rebellion; uprising".
How do you pronounce khởi nghĩa?
IPA: Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ŋiə˨˩˦]. Tones: khởi — dipping tone (hỏi), nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is khởi nghĩa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khởi nghĩa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 起義.