khởi xướng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ sɨəŋ˧˦]Huế [kʰəːj˧˨ sɨəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ sɨəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khởi xướng means to take the initiative; to take the lead.
Chinese characters: 起唱
Meanings of khởi xướng in English
Verb
- to take the initiative; to take the lead
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 起唱.
Frequently asked questions
What does khởi xướng mean in English?
khởi xướng (verb) means "to take the initiative; to take the lead".
How do you pronounce khởi xướng?
IPA: Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ sɨəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ sɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: khởi — dipping tone (hỏi), xướng — rising tone (sắc).
Is khởi xướng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khởi xướng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 起唱.