li khai
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [li˧˧ xaːj˧˧]Huế [lɪj˧˧ kʰaːj˧˧]Saigon [lɪj˧˧ kʰaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
li khai means to cause a schism.
Chinese characters: 離開
Meanings of li khai in English
Verb
- to leave and establish an independent organization or polity from a part of an already existing organization/polity; to cause a schism
- nhà nước li khaia separatist state
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 離開.
Frequently asked questions
What does li khai mean in English?
li khai (verb) means "to cause a schism".
How do you pronounce li khai?
IPA: Hanoi [li˧˧ xaːj˧˧]; Saigon [lɪj˧˧ kʰaːj˧˧]. Tones: li — level tone (ngang), khai — level tone (ngang).
Is li khai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. li khai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 離開.