ngữ khí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋɨ˦ˀ˥ xi˧˦]Huế [ŋɨ˧˨ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ŋɨ˨˩˦ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngữ khí means tone; mood; manner of speaking.
Chinese characters: 語氣
Meanings of ngữ khí in English
Noun
- tone; mood; manner of speaking
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 語氣.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngữ khí mean in English?
ngữ khí (noun) means "tone; mood; manner of speaking".
How do you pronounce ngữ khí?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɨ˦ˀ˥ xi˧˦]; Saigon [ŋɨ˨˩˦ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is ngữ khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngữ khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 語氣.