khai phá
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ faː˧˦]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ faː˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ faː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai phá means to pioneer; to settle; to colonize.
Chinese characters: 開破
Meanings of khai phá in English
Verb
- of uninhabited or underdeveloped land to pioneer; to settle; to colonize; to cultivate for exploitation
- khai phá đất hoangtaming the wilderness
- of resources to mine
- khai phá dữ liệudata mining
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開破.
Frequently asked questions
What does khai phá mean in English?
khai phá (verb) means "to pioneer; to settle; to colonize".
How do you pronounce khai phá?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ faː˧˦]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ faː˦˥]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), phá — rising tone (sắc).
Is khai phá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai phá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開破.