khai vị
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ vɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 開胃
Meanings of khai vị in English
Verb
- of alcohol to be consumed at the start of a meal to stimulate the appetite
- món khai vịappetiser
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開胃.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce khai vị?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khai vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開胃.