nhật kí
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲət̚˧˨ʔ ki˧˦]Huế [ɲək̚˨˩ʔ kɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ɲək̚˨˩˨ kɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhật kí means diary; journal.
Meanings of nhật kí in English
Noun
- diary
- journal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 日記 (literally “daily inscription”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nhật kí mean in English?
nhật kí (noun) means "diary; journal".
How do you pronounce nhật kí?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲət̚˧˨ʔ ki˧˦]; Saigon [ɲək̚˨˩˨ kɪj˦˥]. Tones: nhật — heavy tone (nặng), kí — rising tone (sắc).
Is nhật kí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhật kí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 日記.
What classifier is used with nhật kí?
Common classifiers: cuốn, quyển — for example "một cuốn nhật kí" (one diary).