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li kì

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [li˧˧ ki˨˩]Huế [lɪj˧˧ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [lɪj˧˧ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
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li kì means strange; fantastic.

Chinese characters: 離奇

Meanings of li kì in English

Adjective

  1. strange, fantastic ≈ cổ quáikì quái

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 離奇.

Frequently asked questions

What does li kì mean in English?

li kì (adjective) means "strange; fantastic".

How do you pronounce li kì?

IPA: Hanoi [li˧˧ ki˨˩]; Saigon [lɪj˧˧ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: li — level tone (ngang), kì — falling tone (huyền).

Is li kì a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. li kì is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 離奇.

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