khinh bỉ
verb
Hanoi [xïŋ˧˧ ʔɓi˧˩]Huế [kʰɨn˧˧ ʔɓɪj˧˨]Saigon [kʰɨn˧˧ ʔɓɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khinh bỉ means to disdain; to scorn; to despise.
Meanings of khinh bỉ in English
Verb
- to disdain; to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to disregard
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 輕 and 鄙.
Frequently asked questions
What does khinh bỉ mean in English?
khinh bỉ (verb) means "to disdain; to scorn; to despise".
How do you pronounce khinh bỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [xïŋ˧˧ ʔɓi˧˩]; Saigon [kʰɨn˧˧ ʔɓɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: khinh — level tone (ngang), bỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).