nhiệm kì
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲiəm˧˨ʔ ki˨˩]Huế [ɲiəm˨˩ʔ kɪj˦˩]Saigon [ɲim˨˩˨ kɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhiệm kì means term; tenure/period; tour.
Chinese characters: 任期
Meanings of nhiệm kì in English
Noun
- term (of office), tenure/period (of office), tour (of duty)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 任期.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhiệm kì mean in English?
nhiệm kì (noun) means "term; tenure/period; tour".
How do you pronounce nhiệm kì?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲiəm˧˨ʔ ki˨˩]; Saigon [ɲim˨˩˨ kɪj˨˩]. Tones: nhiệm — heavy tone (nặng), kì — falling tone (huyền).
Is nhiệm kì a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhiệm kì is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 任期.