khai cuộc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ kuək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ kuək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ kuək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai cuộc means opening; beginning; start.
Chinese characters: 開局 (開 “to open” + 局 “situation, set, game”)
Meanings of khai cuộc in English
Noun
- board games opening (of a match); beginning; start
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開局, composed of 開 (“to open”) and 局 (“situation, set, game”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai cuộc mean in English?
khai cuộc (noun) means "opening; beginning; start".
How do you pronounce khai cuộc?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ kuək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ kuək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), cuộc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khai cuộc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai cuộc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開局.