kinh kỳ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ ki˨˩]Huế [kɨn˧˧ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kinh kỳ means area around the capital.
Also spelled kinh kì — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 京畿
Meanings of kinh kỳ in English
Noun
- area around the capital
- Thứ nhất kinh kì, thứ nhì Phố Hiến.First comes the capital region, second comes Phố Hiến.
Noun
- menstrual period
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 京畿.
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh kỳ mean in English?
kinh kỳ (noun) means "area around the capital".
How do you pronounce kinh kỳ?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ ki˨˩]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), kỳ — falling tone (huyền).
Is kinh kỳ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kinh kỳ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 京畿.