khiêu khích
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xiəw˧˧ xïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [kʰiw˧˧ kʰɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰiw˧˧ kʰɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khiêu khích means to provoke; to incite.
Chinese characters: 挑激 (挑 “to provoke” + 激 “to incite; violently”)
Meanings of khiêu khích in English
Verb
- to provoke; to incite
Adjective
- provocative; instigating
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 挑激, composed of 挑 (“to provoke”) and 激 (“to incite; violently”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khiêu khích mean in English?
khiêu khích (verb) means "to provoke; to incite".
How do you pronounce khiêu khích?
IPA: Hanoi [xiəw˧˧ xïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [kʰiw˧˧ kʰɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: khiêu — level tone (ngang), khích — rising tone (sắc).
Is khiêu khích a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khiêu khích is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 挑激.