khởi nghiệp
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰəːj˧˨ ŋiəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ŋip̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khởi nghiệp means to start up a career.
Chinese characters: 起業 (起 “to initiate” + 業 “career”)
Meanings of khởi nghiệp in English
Verb
- to start up a career
Noun
- startup company
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 起業, composed of 起 (“to initiate”) and 業 (“career”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khởi nghiệp mean in English?
khởi nghiệp (verb) means "to start up a career".
How do you pronounce khởi nghiệp?
IPA: Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ŋip̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khởi — dipping tone (hỏi), nghiệp — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khởi nghiệp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khởi nghiệp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 起業.