ngoại kỉ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ ki˧˩]Huế [ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ kɪj˧˨]Saigon [ŋwaːj˨˩˨ kɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
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ngoại kỉ means outer annals; peripheral records.
Chinese characters: 外紀 (外 “outside” + 紀 “record; annal”)
Meanings of ngoại kỉ in English
Noun
- outer annals; peripheral records
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 外紀, composed of 外 (“outside”) and 紀 (“record; annal”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngoại kỉ mean in English?
ngoại kỉ (noun) means "outer annals; peripheral records".
How do you pronounce ngoại kỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ ki˧˩]; Saigon [ŋwaːj˨˩˨ kɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: ngoại — heavy tone (nặng), kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is ngoại kỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngoại kỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 外紀.