kinh hãi
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ haːj˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɨn˧˧ haːj˧˨]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ haːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kinh hãi means frightened; scared.
Chinese characters: 驚駭
Meanings of kinh hãi in English
Adjective
- frightened; scared
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 驚駭.
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh hãi mean in English?
kinh hãi (adjective) means "frightened; scared".
How do you pronounce kinh hãi?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ haːj˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ haːj˨˩˦]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), hãi — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is kinh hãi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kinh hãi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 驚駭.