khinh khi
verb
Hanoi [xïŋ˧˧ xi˧˧]Huế [kʰɨn˧˧ kʰɪj˧˧]Saigon [kʰɨn˧˧ kʰɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khinh khi means to feel contempt for; to scorn; to despise.
Meanings of khinh khi in English
Verb
- to feel contempt for, to scorn, to despise
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 輕 and 欺.
Frequently asked questions
What does khinh khi mean in English?
khinh khi (verb) means "to feel contempt for; to scorn; to despise".
How do you pronounce khinh khi?
IPA: Hanoi [xïŋ˧˧ xi˧˧]; Saigon [kʰɨn˧˧ kʰɪj˧˧]. Tones: khinh — level tone (ngang), khi — level tone (ngang).