nghi kị
verbadjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ ki˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋɪj˧˧ kɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ kɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghi kị means to be suspicious.
Chinese characters: 疑忌 (疑 “to suspect” + 忌 “to be jealous”)
Meanings of nghi kị in English
Verb
- to be suspicious (especially for jealous reasons)
Adjective
- suspicious
Adverb
- suspiciously
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 疑忌, composed of 疑 (“to suspect”) and 忌 (“to be jealous”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nghi kị mean in English?
nghi kị (verb) means "to be suspicious".
How do you pronounce nghi kị?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋi˧˧ ki˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋɪj˧˧ kɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: nghi — level tone (ngang), kị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nghi kị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghi kị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 疑忌.