khởi sắc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ sak̚˧˦]Huế [kʰəːj˧˨ ʂak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ʂak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 起色
Meanings of khởi sắc in English
Verb
- literary to turn over a new leaf
- Nhà mình năm nay kinh doanh khởi sắc cũng phải xoay sở nhọc lắm chứ.It's been for our diligence these past years that helped our family's business turn over a new leaf.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 起色, composed of 起 and 色.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce khởi sắc?
IPA: Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ sak̚˧˦]; Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ʂak̚˦˥]. Tones: khởi — dipping tone (hỏi), sắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is khởi sắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khởi sắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 起色.