khinh thị
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xïŋ˧˧ tʰi˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰɨn˧˧ tʰɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰɨn˧˧ tʰɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khinh thị means to think little of; to despise.
Chinese characters: 輕視
Meanings of khinh thị in English
Verb
- to think little of; to despise
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 輕視.
Frequently asked questions
What does khinh thị mean in English?
khinh thị (verb) means "to think little of; to despise".
How do you pronounce khinh thị?
IPA: Hanoi [xïŋ˧˧ tʰi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰɨn˧˧ tʰɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: khinh — level tone (ngang), thị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khinh thị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khinh thị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 輕視.