khai giảng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ zaːŋ˧˩]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ jaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ jaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai giảng means to start a schoolyear; semester or course.
Chinese characters: 開講 (開 “to open” + 講 “teaching”)
Meanings of khai giảng in English
Verb
- to start a schoolyear, semester or course
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開講, composed of 開 (“to open”) and 講 (“teaching”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai giảng mean in English?
khai giảng (verb) means "to start a schoolyear; semester or course".
How do you pronounce khai giảng?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ zaːŋ˧˩]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ jaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), giảng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khai giảng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai giảng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開講.