kinh dị
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ zi˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɨn˧˧ jɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ jɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kinh dị means horrible; horrifying.
Chinese characters: 驚異 (驚 “frighten” + 異 “surprised”)
Meanings of kinh dị in English
Adjective
- horrible; horrifying
- phim kinh dịhorror movie
- obsolete, rare stupefying; amazing
Words with kinh dị
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 驚異, composed of 驚 (“frighten”) and 異 (“surprised”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh dị mean in English?
kinh dị (adjective) means "horrible; horrifying".
How do you pronounce kinh dị?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ zi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ jɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), dị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kinh dị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kinh dị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 驚異.