kiêng kỵ
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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiêng kỵ means to avoid; to abstain; to refrain.
Also spelled kiêng kị — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of kiêng kỵ in English
Verb
- to avoid; to abstain (from); to refrain (from)
Noun
- a taboo (something culturally forbidden)
Etymology
kiêng (“to avoid”) + kị (“to abstain from”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kiêng kỵ mean in English?
kiêng kỵ (verb) means "to avoid; to abstain; to refrain".
How do you pronounce kiêng kỵ?
Tones: kiêng — level tone (ngang), kỵ — heavy tone (nặng).