khanh
pronoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [kʰɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [kʰan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khanh means high-ranking official; dignitary.
Chinese characters: 卿
Meanings of khanh in English
Pronoun
- historical or historical romance high-ranking official, dignitary
- archaic, imperial; friendly; imperial; friendly you term of address used by monarchs toward ministers or consorts
Words with khanh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, khanh could be written as 𨜮, 𨜊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 卿.
Frequently asked questions
What does khanh mean in English?
khanh (pronoun) means "high-ranking official; dignitary".
How do you pronounce khanh?
IPA: Hanoi [xajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [kʰan˧˧]. Tones: khanh — level tone (ngang).
Is khanh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khanh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 卿.