khởi sự
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ sɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰəːj˧˨ ʂɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ʂɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khởi sự means to start; to begin.
Chinese characters: 起事
Meanings of khởi sự in English
Verb
- to start; to begin
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 起事 (“to start, to begin”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khởi sự mean in English?
khởi sự (verb) means "to start; to begin".
How do you pronounce khởi sự?
IPA: Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ sɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ ʂɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: khởi — dipping tone (hỏi), sự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khởi sự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khởi sự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 起事.