khoái chí
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [xwaːj˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [kʰwaːj˨˩˦ t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰwaːj˦˥ cɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khoái chí means delighted; joyful; cheerful.
Meanings of khoái chí in English
Adjective
- delighted; joyful; cheerful
Adverb
- happily; joyfully; cheerfully
- Em bé cười khoái chí khi ngồi siêu xe dạo phố!The baby laughs happily while riding in the supercar to cruise the streets!
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 快 (“happy”) and 志 (“will”). Compare 快意 (kuàiyì).
Frequently asked questions
What does khoái chí mean in English?
khoái chí (adjective) means "delighted; joyful; cheerful".
How do you pronounce khoái chí?
IPA: Hanoi [xwaːj˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [kʰwaːj˦˥ cɪj˦˥]. Tones: khoái — rising tone (sắc), chí — rising tone (sắc).