kinh giới
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ zəːj˧˦]Huế [kɨn˧˧ jəːj˨˩˦]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ jəːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kinh giới means Vietnamese balm.
Chinese characters: 荊芥
Meanings of kinh giới in English
Noun
- Vietnamese balm (Elsholtzia ciliata)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 荊芥.
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh giới mean in English?
kinh giới (noun) means "Vietnamese balm".
How do you pronounce kinh giới?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ zəːj˧˦]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ jəːj˦˥]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), giới — rising tone (sắc).
Is kinh giới a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kinh giới is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 荊芥.