kim khí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kim˧˧ xi˧˦]Huế [kim˧˧ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kim˧˧ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kim khí means metal utensils or tools.
Chinese characters: 金器
Meanings of kim khí in English
Noun
- collective metal utensils or tools (generally speaking)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 金器.
Frequently asked questions
What does kim khí mean in English?
kim khí (noun) means "metal utensils or tools".
How do you pronounce kim khí?
IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ xi˧˦]; Saigon [kim˧˧ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is kim khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kim khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 金器.