khai huyệt
verb
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ hwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ wiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai huyệt means to dig a grave.
Meanings of khai huyệt in English
Verb
- to dig a grave
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開 (“to open”) and 穴 (“grave”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai huyệt mean in English?
khai huyệt (verb) means "to dig a grave".
How do you pronounce khai huyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ wiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), huyệt — heavy tone (nặng).